Plaster support after Wilson's osteotomy for hallux valgus.
In a five-year period, 153 feet in 101 patients were treated by a Wilson's osteotomy of the first metatarsal for hallux valgus. Postoperative support was provided by either a below-knee or a forefoot plaster, and was continued for either three weeks or six weeks. The results showed overall success in 91% with no significant difference between the four groups. We suggest that a forefoot plaster for three weeks is adequate support after a Wilson's osteotomy.
Ramanathan
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Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex, England.
Heywood-Waddington
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D002370:Casts, Surgical; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care