| Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
| Improvement in joint angle | |||||
|
RCT |
30 people who had undergone Mitchell's osteotomy
In review |
Hallux abductus angle (radiological)
at 1 year
10.8° with suture fixation plus 6 weeks' immobilisation in a plaster boot (non-weight-bearing) 12.0° with screw fixation plus early mobilisation (early weight-bearing) |
Mean difference: +1.20° 95% CI –2.35° to +4.75° |
Not significant | |
|
RCT |
30 people who had undergone Mitchell's osteotomy In review |
Intermetatarsal angle
at 1 year
9.1° with suture fixation plus 6 weeks' immobilisation in a plaster boot (non-weight-bearing) 10.7° with screw fixation plus early mobilisation (early weight-bearing) |
Mean difference: +1.6° 95% CI –0.56° to +3.76° |
Not significant |
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