title: First metatarsal closing base wedge osteotomy using real-time fluoroscopy.
abstract: A minimal incision surgery approach to metatarsus primus adductus is presented. The percutaneous closing base wedge osteotomy is performed using real-time intraoperative fluoroscopy. The advantages and disadvantages of this minimal incision surgical procedure are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: F C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Toepp
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Salcedo
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000379:methods; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*