Comparison of the Proximal Chevron and Ludloff Osteotomies for the Correction of Hallux Valgus

Abstract

The proximal chevron and Ludloff osteotomies yielded equivalent clinical and radiological results. The Ludloff osteotomy with lag screw fixation is more stable and does not require postoperative hardware removal, although it is technically demanding and has a tendency toward greater shortening of the first metatarsal.