Tuesday, January 20, 2026

A comparative meta-analysis between chevron and scarf osteotomies in hallux valgus patients.

Authors: Fahid Alqahtani T.

DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1665319

Abstract Summary

Chevron osteotomy outperforms scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus (bunion) correction, reducing the hallux valgus angle more effectively and improving functional outcomes. However, both procedures show similar results for intermetatarsal angle correction and pain relief, suggesting chevron may offer advantages in specific deformity parameters.

Why Brain? đź§ 

Chevron osteotomy shows better outcomes than scarf for bunion correction, reducing toe angle more effectively and improving foot function scores, though both procedures similarly reduce bone angle and pain.

License: CC BY.


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