title: Soft-tissue bunionectomy in podiatric surgery.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to present a review of several of the basic bunionectomy criteria as they apply to the so-called soft-tissue bunionectomy. A variation of the McBride bunionectomy is presented using a minimal traumatic technique, and a retrospective study of 80 cases is presented. It can be concluded from this study that the soft-tissue bunionectomy is a viable procedure when the appropriate criteria are present. It does appear, however, that this procedure will be successful in only the mildest cases of deformity.
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Ford
mesh_terms: D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery