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The distal akin osteotomy: a new approach.

Authors :
Boberg JS
Menn JJ
Brown WL
Source :
The Journal of foot surgery [J Foot Surg] 1991 Sep-Oct; Vol. 30 (5), pp. 431-6.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

The authors describe a modification of the Akin procedure using a distal oblique osteotomy with rigid internal fixation. The anatomic, biomechanic, and physiologic advantages of this modification are discussed. Its proper use and an analysis of results is included.

Subjects

Subjects :
Hallux abnormalities
Hallux diagnostic imaging
Hallux Valgus surgery
Humans
Intraoperative Complications prevention & control
Radiography
Hallux surgery
Osteotomy methods

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0449-2544
Volume :
30
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of foot surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1783748

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