title: Critical evaluation of the short "Z" bunionectomy.
abstract: The authors reviewed 120 "short Z" bunionectomy operations and, on the basis of available clinical and radiographic data, selected 50 osteotomies in 36 patients for review. Follow-up averaged 21 months and ranged from 13 to 26 months. Excellent and good results were found in 92%, while fair and poor results were obtained in 8% of patients. Although seven fractures occurred in the 50 osteotomy sites, most of these resolved without sequellae after appropriate treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7776.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Pollack
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Bellacosa
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Higgins
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Sharp
authors.forename: T F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: McCloskey
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods