Austin bunionectomy: transpositional "V" osteotomy of the first metatarsal for hallux valgus.
The authors present results of their experiences with the Austin procedure in a group of patients approximately 24 months postoperatively. The overall patients' satisfaction rate was 96%. The overall clinical rating was 77%. Reasons for poor results were analyzed.
Steinbock
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Department II, Orthopedic Hospital, Vienna, Austria.
Hetherington
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D000328:Adult; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*