Landsman A S, Higgins K R, Lampe N
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1996 Jul;13(3):575-87.
Well-designated research is required to provide clinical guidance by validation of old and new methods. Variables, including technologic advancement in surgical techniques, diagnosis, shoe design, and immobilization all contribute to the challenge of investigating surgical procedures of the foot. This article highlights some of the relevant research pertaining to first metatarsal osteotomies and internal fixation and provides direction for potential, future research. Numerous aspects about the research techniques involved are discussed.
