Plate fixation for crescentic metatarsal osteotomy in the treatment of hallux valgus: an eight-year followup study.

Background: Distal soft tissue realignment and crescentic metatarsal osteotomy is a popular procedure in the treatment of hallux valgus. The traditional technique of screw fixation for crescentic osteotomy is technically demanding, and the inferior stability of this construct has been described. We evaluated the long-term results of a modified fixation method.