Complications of Scarf Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus
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Nam, Il-Hyun
(Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pohang St. Mary's Hospital)
Ahn, Gil-Yeong (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pohang St. Mary's Hospital) Moon, Gi-Hyuk (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pohang St. Mary's Hospital) Lee, Yeong-Hyeon (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pohang St. Mary's Hospital) Choi, Seong-Pil (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pohang St. Mary's Hospital) Lee, Tae-Hun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pohang St. Mary's Hospital) Lee, Young-Hoon (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pohang St. Mary's Hospital) |
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