Herbert bone screw fixation of the Austin bunionectomy.
This manuscript represents an alternative method of fixation for the Austin bunionectomy using the Herbert bone screw. A description of the modified Austin bunionectomy and fixation utilizing this system is presented. A discussion of potential and encountered complications is included. Two hundred and four osteotomies were fixated with the Herbert bone screw in 182 patients, with follow-up ranging from 6 months to 3 years. Early range of motion, rigid internal fixation with compression, and the elimination of pin tracks are the advantages of this method.
Quinn
M R
MR
Department of Podiatric Surgery, Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
DiStazio
J J
JJ
Kruljac
S J
SJ
D001863:Bone Screws; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011859:Radiography