Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Improvement in joint angle | |||||
RCT |
22 people (all women), 22 feet corrected by distal chevron osteotomy |
Improvements in the metatarsophalangeal angle (average correction)
at 6 months
7.9° with percutaneous Kirschner-wire fixation (1.8 mm) 8.8° with internal screw fixation (2.7 mm) |
Significance not assessed |
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RCT |
22 people (all women), 22 feet corrected by distal chevron osteotomy |
Improvements in the intermetatarsal angle (average correction)
at 6 months
3.3° with percutaneous Kirschner-wire fixation (1.8 mm) 2.1° with internal screw fixation (2.7 mm) |
Significance not assessed |