A meta-analysis of first metatarsal osteotomies for the correction of metatarsus primus adductus.
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.
Tomczak
R L
RL
University of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, Iowa.
Lewandowski
J E
JE
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