Percutaneous osteoclasp fixation of akin osteotomy: an alternative fixation technique.
An alternative method of fixating the Akin osteotomy which accomplishes compression osteosynthesis, maintenance of alignment, early ambulation in a rigid sole postoperative shoe, and the added advantage of early, complete removal of the fixation device without anesthesia is presented.
D000328:Adult; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery*