title: Minimal incision approach to osteotomies of the lesser metatarsals. For treatment of intractable keratosis, metatarsalgia, and tailor's bunion.
abstract: With the proper instruments, the minimal incision approach to osteotomies of the lesser metatarsals has many advantages. Less trauma, less disability, no need for internal fixation, and generally, less discomfort for the patient are some of them.
authors.affiliation: California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000601:surgery*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010146:Pain / Q000601:surgery*