title: Akin osteotomy using the 3M Shapiro Staplizer.
abstract: Internal fixation of the Akin osteotomy has taken many forms. With the advent of the 3M Power Metaphyseal Staplizer, fixation of this osteotomy has been improved. This staple provides ease of use, light compression, maintenance of position, and speed.
authors.affiliation: Mission Oaks Hospital, Los Gatos, California.
authors.forename: B I
authors.initials: BI
authors.lastname: Lerman
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013528:Surgical Staplers