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Journal of Investigative Surgery· 2026Q2

Application of Distal Chevron Biplanar Osteotomy Combined with Scarf or Proximal Lapidus Osteotomy in the Surgical Management of Moderate-to-Severe Hallux Valgus: A Retrospective Study

Ning Zhang, Yibin Liu, Weiqi Yan, Zhixue Kang et al.

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Combining distal Chevron osteotomy with either Scarf or Lapidus osteotomy effectively treats moderate-to-severe hallux valgus, with Scarf offering faster initial pain relief and weight-bearing, while Lapidus provides better long-term correction of foot angles.

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Field: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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