Stiffness and Range of Motion After Minimally Invasive Chevron-Akin and Open Scarf-Akin Procedures.

Background: Stiffness after open hallux valgus surgery affects 7% to 38% of patients. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is thought to decrease this rate by reducing soft tissue trauma. MIS, now in its third generation, is advertised as delivering results superior to open surgery.