The distal akin osteotomy: a new approach.
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.
Boberg
J S
JS
Department of Podiatric Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, East St. Louis, Illinois.
Menn
J J
JJ
Brown
W L
WL
D006214:Hallux / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography