Abstract:Category: Bunion Introduction/Purpose: The most frequent complication after hallux valgus corrective surgery is recurrence of deformity. Many factors have been identified previously as risk factors for recurrence. Especially, inadequate correction of the distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA) has been reported one of the surgical risk factors for recurrence. This study aimed to investigate the recurrence rate after hallux valgus correction using Scarf and Akin osteotomy and to identify the significance of po… Show more
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