Wu's bunionectomy: a clinical analysis of 150 personal cases.
The author discusses his modification of the Mitchell distal metatarsal osteotomy/bunionectomy, in a study of 150 cases. He advocates a distal transverse first metatarsal osteotomy, with fixation using Herbert bone screws. Stepwise description of the surgical technique with evaluation of cases including complications is provided.
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.
D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D006214:Hallux / Q000601:surgery*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome