The influence of the number of screws and additional surgical procedures on outcome in hallux valgus treatment.
Thorsten JentzschNiklas RennerRichard NiehausJan Farei-CampagnaMarcel DeggellerFabrice ScheurerKatie PalmerStephan H WirthPublished in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research (2018)
In ReveL for HV, a single screw (instead of two screws) may be sufficient enough for a similar or even better outcome, which may also reduce costs. Additional surgical procedures for HV may be refrained from if possible. Due to limitations of a retrospective study, results may need validation with clinical trials.