Power staple fixation in hallux valgus surgery: a preliminary report.
The authors describe a relatively new power staple device for foot surgery. Their preliminary review has been very favorable, as studied in 40 cases of hallux valgus repair. Their discussion includes the indications, contraindications, and potential for future use in the foot.
Cooke
R A
RA
Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Hayward, California.
Karlin
J M
JM
Scurran
B L
BL
Silvani
S H
SH
D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy; D013528:Surgical Staplers