Publication date: Available online 23 December 2017 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Jun Young Choi, Hee Chan Ahn, Sang Hee Kim, Si Young Lee, Jin Soo Suh Background We aimed to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and distal chevron metatarsal osteotomy (DCMO) for young female patients with mild-to-moderate juvenile hallux valgus deformity. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the radiographs and clinical findings of young female patients with mild-to-moderate juvenile hallux valgus who underwent MIS (25 feet) or DCMO (30 feet). In 12 of 25 MIS feet, 2.0-mm bio-absorbable pins were used as an additional fixation device crossing the osteotomy site, and 1.4-mm Kirschner wires were used in the remaining 13 feet.
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Minimally invasive surgery for young female patients with mild-to-moderate juvenile hallux valgus deformity