title: Stress fracture of the first metatarsal after Keller bunionectomy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Maryland Podiatric Residency Program, Bon Secours Hospital, Baltimore.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Crotty
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Berlin
authors.forename: I I
authors.initials: II
authors.lastname: Donick
mesh_terms: 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