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Published in: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Meeting abstract

Measurement & assessment of pain reduction six months following combined scarf akin’s osteotomies +/- 2/3 toe correction for hallux valgus

Authors: Irvine Nake, Derek Santos, Gary Boon, Francis Babi, David Cartwright, Anthony Maher, Lee Murphy, Tosin Adekunle, Martin Murgatroyd, Sally Plant, Jackie Ludlam, Mavis Clark

Published in: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research | Special Issue 2/2014

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Excerpt

Hallux valgus deformity is not a single disorder as the name might imply, but a complex multifactorial deformity of the first ray that is often accompanied by deformity and symptoms of pain even in the lesser toes. Research into foot pain has been limited by the lack of a clear understanding as a whole as to what constitutes foot problems. The aim of this study was to measure the effects of the combined Scarf and Akin’s osteotomy with or without 2/3 toe correction for Hallux valgus deformity at 6 months period. Outcome measures used were the pain scale (VAS) and the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ). …
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Title
Measurement & assessment of pain reduction six months following combined scarf akin’s osteotomies +/- 2/3 toe correction for hallux valgus
Authors
Irvine Nake
Derek Santos
Gary Boon
Francis Babi
David Cartwright
Anthony Maher
Lee Murphy
Tosin Adekunle
Martin Murgatroyd
Sally Plant
Jackie Ludlam
Mavis Clark
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research / Issue Special Issue 2/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1757-1146
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-S2-A6

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