Open wedge metatarsal osteotomy versus crescentic osteotomy to correct severe hallux valgus deformity - A prospective comparative study.

Background: Different techniques of proximal osteotomies have been introduced to correct severe hallux valgus. The open wedge osteotomy is a newly introduced method for proximal osteotomy. The aim of this prospective randomized study was to compare the radiological and clinical results after operation for severe hallux valgus, comparing the open wedge osteotomy to the crescentic osteotomy which is our traditional treatment.

Poor results with the Shuttle Stop: resorbable versus nonresorbable intramedullar cement restrictor in a prospective and randomized study with a 2-year follow-up.

In a randomized prospective study we compared 2 femoral plugs as regards probable migration of the restrictor, cement leakage and possible early aseptic loosening. In group I, the femoral canal was plugged with a resorbable Shuttle Stop (HC Implants, BV. Leiden, The Netherlands).