Comparison of Bioabsorbable Magnesium versus Titanium Screw Fixation for Modified Distal Chevron Osteotomy in Hallux Valgus

Table 2

Summary of radiographic results (vs.: versus).

HVA	Preop	Early postop	Final	Significance
Magnesium	31.0 ± 5.9	18.7 ± 6.3	19.6 ± 5.8	Pre vs. early vs. final: 0.000
				Early vs. final: 0.321
Titanium	30.1 ± 6.2	17.3 ± 4.3	17.4 ± 4.2	Pre vs. early vs. final: 0.000
				Early vs. final: 0.605
Significance	0.675	0.454	0.226
IMA	Preop	Early postop	Final	Significance
Magnesium	12.7 ± 1.8	7.8 ± 2.2	8.2 ± 2.3	Pre vs. early vs. final: 0.000
				Early vs. final: 0.067
Titanium	12.1 ± 2.3	8.5 ± 1.9	8.0 ± 1.8	Pre vs. early vs. final: 0.000
				Early vs. final: 0.058
Significance	0.424	0.337	0.712