TY - JOUR AU - Geng, Xiang AU - Shi, Jiaqi AU - Chen, Wenming AU - Ma, Xin AU - Wang, Xu AU - Zhang, Chao AU - Chen, Li PY - 2019 DA - 2019/12/27 TI - Impact of first metatarsal shortening on forefoot loading pattern: a finite element model study JO - BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders SP - 625 VL - 20 IS - 1 AB - There has long been a consensus that shortening of the first metatarsal during hallux valgus reconstruction could lead to postoperative transfer metatarsalgia. However, appropriate shortening is sometimes beneficial for correcting severe deformities or relieving stiff joints. This study is to investigate, from the biomechanical perspective, whether and how much shortening of the first metatarsal could be allowed. SN - 1471-2474 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-019-2973-6 DO - 10.1186/s12891-019-2973-6 ID - Geng2019 ER -