title: The Akin procedure in hallux valgus.
abstract: A retrospective study of 28 Akin procedures was undertaken to assess their results. Patient satisfaction, clinical findings and roentgenographic measurements were evaluated after follow-up periods of 12 to 42 months. The outcome was excellent in nearly 60% of the patients, especially those whose discomfort was related to the laterally deviated great toe and to the prominence of the first metatarsal head.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre Hospitalier, Université Laval, Sainte-Foy, Que.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kinnard
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cantin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome