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All publications by 'Ballester J'



Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – St Helens & Knowsley Staff

Comparison of Scarf-Akin osteotomy with Lapidus-Akin fusion

Background Hallux Valgus associated with medial column instability (disrupted Meary’s line) can be corrected either with Lapidus-Akin or Scarf-Akin procedure. This study compares these two procedures to ascertain if type of surgical procedure performed affects the correction achieved and recurrence rate at 6 months following operative intervention. Materials and Methods..

Published: 25/11/2020
Authors: Thomas T, Khan S, Morgan S, Ballester J

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Increased recurrence in Scarf osteotomy for mild & moderate hallux valgus with Meary’s line disruption

​Background Scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus is a successful procedure. Neverthless recurrence of deformity is reported as 5–8%. First ray instability is a recognised risk factor for recurrence. We investigate whether a radiographic marker such as Meary’s line can be used to predict recurrence. This paper aims to test the..

Published: 15/08/2018
Authors: Bagshaw O, Ballester J, Conway L, Faroug R

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Hemiarthroplasty for Hallux Rigidus

​ Abstract Hallux rigidus is a progressive osteoarthritic condition affecting the first metatarsophalangeal joint that causes pain and stiffness, with a marked reduction in dorsiflexion. Joint arthrodesis has previously been the standard treatment of hallux rigidus; however, new surgical techniques have evolved and first metatarsophalangeal joint hemiarthroplasty is now a viable..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Gheorghiu D, Ballester J

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