Hallux interphalangeal joint sesamoidectomy using minimal incision technique.
There has been little emphasis placed on the excision of accessory bones of the foot. The authors present a review of the literature and a description of a surgical procedure for excision of the hallux interphalangeal joint sesamoid using minimal incision technique. A detailed analysis of the anatomy involved is also presented. A variety of other procedures for excision of this accessory bone are reviewed.
Valinsky
M S
MS
Hettinger
D F
DF
Mortvedt
J K
JK
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005260:Female; D006214:Hallux / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012716:Sesamoid Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*