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Summary of complications experienced by patients in the two groups.
| Complications | Surgical group, n (%) | Conservative group, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Infection | 1 (5.0) | 0 (0) |
| Secondary diastasis >3 mm | 1 (5.0) | 14 (34.1) |
| Joint stiffness after 3 month | 0 (0) | 34 (82.9) |
| Temporary forefoot pain <3 month | 11 (55.0) | 7 (17.0) |
| Foot arch loss | 0 (0) | 3 (7.3) |
| Arthritis | 0 (0) | 2 (4.9) |
| Secondary arthrodesis | 0 (0) | 5 (12.2) |
