title: A meta-analysis of first metatarsal osteotomies for the correction of metatarsus primus adductus.
abstract: Many authors have published their results of first metatarsal osteotomies to reduce the intermetatarsal angle. Each study has shown some degree of success. The meta-analysis or research synthesis that follows is a method of providing a quantitative review of these studies. It is a procedure for aggregating numerous studies and comparing the evidence derived from each.
authors.affiliation: University of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, Iowa.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Tomczak
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Lewandowski
mesh_terms: D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008433:Mathematics; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011859:Radiography