Avascular necrosis following distal first metatarsal osteotomies: a survey.
A survey was developed and sent to members of the Northlake-St. Anne's Alumni Association. It was intended to ascertain the incidence of avascular necrosis following distal first metatarsal osteotomies. The data generated was then compared with previous reports in the literature.
Wallace
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Northlake-St. Anne's Hospital Alumni Association, Illinois.
Bellacosa
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Mancuso
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D005260:Female; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires