title: Retrospective evaluation of percutaneous bunionectomies and distal osteotomies without internal fixation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Medicine, Hawthorne Hospital, California.
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Weinberger
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Fulp
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Falstrom
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Anavian
authors.forename: A I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Gore
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Bazak
mesh_terms: 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