title: Eighteen-month retrospective study of Austin bunionectomy using single screw fixation.
abstract: The authors present an 18-month follow-up of the Austin bunionectomy using a single 2.7-mm. American Society of Internal Fixation (ASIF) (Zimmer Corporation, Warsaw, IN) screw. Fifty-six feet in 41 patients were evaluated with data from clinical examination, radiographic data, and responses to a patient questionnaire. Early return to shoes, excellent range of motion, and 96% patient satisfaction were noted. Good reduction of the intermetatarsal and the hallux valgus angles were observed, and no aseptic necrosis was noted in the series.
authors.affiliation: Scott and White Clinic, Temple, Texas.
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Goforth
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001863:Bone Screws; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006214:Hallux / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome