title: The distal akin osteotomy: a new approach.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, East St. Louis, Illinois.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Boberg
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Menn
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: 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