Stress fracture of the first metatarsal after Keller bunionectomy.
Complications following the Keller bunionectomy procedure are reviewed. The authors particularly reference metatarsal stress fractures. They describe a first metatarsal fracture sustained postoperatively in a 58-year-old diabetic patient.
Crotty
J G
JG
Maryland Podiatric Residency Program, Bon Secours Hospital, Baltimore.
Berlin
S J
SJ
Donick
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D005260:Female; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000209:etiology*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology