title: Chevron closing base wedge bunionectomy.
abstract: The Chevron-base wedge Association for Osteosynthesis fixated bunionectomy provides a stable, aggressive correction of the severe hallux abducto valgus deformity. It is intended for the bunion requiring a double osteotomy in order to adequately reduce both intermetatarsal and proximal articular facet angle with minimal shortening and elevation. This article presents the rationale for the procedure, technique, and a 4-year follow-up of six patients with eight Chevron-base wedge bunionectomies.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Bruyn
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000098:blood supply; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors