title: Intra-operative contamination of bone and cartilage during an Austin bunionectomy.
abstract: During an Austin bunionectomy the potential exists for the head of the metatarsal to leave the sterile field and become contaminated. The authors present a case in which this occurred, with a 20-month follow-up. Possible options for decontamination are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Podiatry Service, Reynolds Army Community Hospital, Fort Sill, Oklahoma 73503.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Christenson
authors.forename: R O
authors.initials: RO
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003666:Decontamination / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006214:Hallux / Q000601:surgery*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*