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Table 2 Distance between bone fragments, in millimeters, measured on the lateral x-ray view

From: Distal osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone for the correction of hallux valgus: comparison of the sagittal stability of two percutaneous techniques—a cadaveric study

Axial load (kg)

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Significance

10

−4.3 ± 4.2

0.5 ± 1.8

P 0.031

20

−2.9 ± 0.8

0.3 ± 1.3

P 0.04

30

−3.2 ± 3.5

−0.7 ± 2.8

P 0.114

40

−2.5 ± 3.3

−0.5 ± 2.8

P 0.150

50

−2.2 ± 3.2

−0.6 ± 2.5

P 0.227

60

−2.2 ± 3.6

−0.1 ± 2.3

P 0.143