Z-bunionectomy with internal screw fixation.
A new procedure for the correction of hallux valgus was performed on 39 patients (66 feet). The follow-up period averaged 29 months, with a range of 24 to 32 months. The new procedure is a horizontally directed displacement Z-osteotomy in the head and shaft region of the first metatarsal. Rigid internal fixation is obtained with 3.5 or 2.7-mm bone screws. The surgeons' satisfaction rate of 79% compares favorably with the patients' complete satisfaction rate of 85%.
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KH
Zygmunt
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CJ
Gudas
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GS
Laros
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001863:Bone Screws; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged