title: New staple fixation for an Austin bunionectomy.
abstract: There are several methods available for the internal fixation of the Austin bunionectomy. By carefully forming a Kirschner wire into the shape of a staple, fixation of the neck osteotomy is maintained. The method is simple, fast, and reliable, and it requires no additional instrumentation.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Kaye
mesh_terms: D001864:Bone Wires; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D013528:Surgical Staplers