Retrospective evaluation of percutaneous bunionectomies and distal osteotomies without internal fixation.
An extensive study on HAV correction through minimal incision surgery is presented. Based on our study, we conclude that this type of bunion correction represents a viable alternative to traditional approaches to bunion surgery.
Weinberger
B H
BH
Department of Podiatric Medicine, Hawthorne Hospital, California.
Fulp
J M
JM
Falstrom
P
P
Anavian
R R
RR
Gore
A I
AI
Bazak
I
I
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006214:Hallux / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D012189:Retrospective Studies