The proximal phalangeal osteotomy. A technically advanced approach.
A historical review of osteotomies of the proximal phalanx has been presented. The techniques have remained relatively unchanged since their introduction by O. F. Akin in 1925. This article describes a minimal incision osteotomy technique using a medial approach to the hallux and wedge-shaped burs. The results suggest that the procedure produces good clinical results and is highly accepted by the patient. The procedure is compatible with a hospital or outpatient surgical facility. The procedure is recommended to those surgeons who are well-trained in ambulatory foot surgery. A statistical survey of the end-results is not available at the present time.
D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D006214:Hallux / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000266:history / Q000601:surgery*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014481:United States