title: The role of the akin osteotomy in the surgical management of hallux abducto valgus.
abstract: The Akin osteotomy has gained widespread popularity in foot surgery. This article reviews the proper indications, technique, modifications, and complications of the procedure. It also identifies the true role in the surgical management of the hallux abducto valgus deformity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York.
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Springer
mesh_terms: D006214:Hallux / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*