Chevron Osteotomy Versus SCARF Osteotomy in the Treatment of Hallux Valgus

Chevron Osteotomy Versus SCARF Osteotomy in the Treatment of Hallux Valgus

Comparison between two techniques of osteotomy wich are more or less invasive : two criterias : clinical data and x-rays data.

All patients operated for hallux valgus for 01/01/99 to 31/12/03 in the department of bone surgery CHU Limoges :

• Scarf or Jonhson (chevron) osteotomy
• Experienced surgeon : Pr ARNAUD, Pr MABIT or Pr CHARISSOUX.

Prospective assessmentfor all patients with an average follow up of 5 years :

• Groulier score scale (similar to AOFAS score rating)
• X-rays data
• Clinical evaluation
• Pedoscopic data.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients operated for hallux valgus for 01/01/99 to 31/12/03 in the department of bone surgery CHU Limoges.

  • Scarf or Johnson (Chevron) osteotomy,
  • Experienced surgeon : Pr MABIT, Pr ARNAUD, Pr CHARISSOUX.

• Age of Patients > 18 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Hallux valgus wich wasn't operated by these surgeons.
• No consentment