Table 1 Radiographic measurements (degrees/mm ± standard deviation)
preop. | 2 days postop. | 6 weeks postop. | Change (preop. vs. 6 weeks postop.) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HVA, degrees | 36.4 ± 7.0 | 3.5 ± 7.9 | 13.4 ± 10.8 | −23 (p < 0.001) |
IMA, degrees | 16.8 ± 3.1 | 6.4 ± 2.9 | 9.8 ± 4.5 | −7 (p < 0.001) |
First MT length, mm | 56.4 ± 5.0 | 57.5 ± 5.5 | 53.6 ± 5.6 | −2.8 (p = 0.52) |
First MT protrusion, mm | 4.7 ± 3.2 | 2.9 ± 3.4 | 2.5 ± 3.5 | −2.2 (p = 0.67) |