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Table 4 Comparison of Current Study and Natural Course Study (Sung et al)

From: Management of Juvenile Hallux Valgus Deformity: the role of combined Hemiepiphysiodesis

 

Current Study

Sung et al

Age at first visit (years)

12.0

10.2

HVA at first visit

25.1

18.4

IMA at first visit

12.3

10.1

Follow-up duration (years)

2.9

2.8

Progression rate of HVA (degrees/year)

−1.8

0.8

Progression rate of IMA (degrees/year)

−0.8

0.0

  1. HVA hallux valgus angle, IMA intermetatarsal angle
  2. Negative value in progression rate indicative of improvement