Podiatry
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Item A prospective cohort study investigating the effects of the combined scarf and akin osteotomy, with or without 2/3 digital correction, on pain and quality of life 6 months post-surgery(Science Volks, 2021-05-27) Nake, Irvine; Adekunle, Tosin; Wilkinson, Tony; Babi, Francis; Coda, Andrea; Santos, DerekBackground: Hallux valgus is a common deformity of the forefoot that affects the first ray and may lead to pain. The mainstay of treatment is operative correction and this commonly involves a combination of scarf and Akin osteotomies. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of the combined scarf and Akin osteotomy for Hallux valgus deformity (with or without 2/3 digital correction) on pain levels and health related quality of life 6 months postoperative.