>It seems that the mechanical loading of the first ray is always compromised by surgery. Apparently it improves with time after surgery but never seems to get back to pre-surgical levels. I agree with Ralph Graham and believe that the body favours the injured part.
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> Hutton, W C, Dhanendran, M. The mechanics of normal and hallux valgus feet--a quantitative study.Clinical orthopaedics and related research. 1981, 157, 7-13.
Dhanendran, M, Pollard, J P, Hutton, W C. Mechanics of the hallux valgus foot and the effect of Keller's operation. Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica. 1980, 51, 1007-1012.
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Regards,
Stephen
Stephen Urry PhD
Lecturer
School of Public Health
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane
4059
Australia
CRICOS No 00213J
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