Abstract:A
bstract
Background
Juvenile hallux valgus (JHV) is a forefoot deformity that causes pain and functional limitation. Treatment poses a challenge in terms of the optimal technique and timing of intervention. A systematic review of the literature on the use of growth modulation in treating JHV was conducted.
Materials and methods
The literature review was performed using PubMed and EMBASE searches for articles investigating growth modulation in… Show more
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