Epiphysiodesis of the first metatarsal with cancellous allograft.
The authors describe a technique for an isolated epiphysiodesis of the first metatarsal with a cancellous allograft for the correction of juvenile hallux abducto valgus deformity. The procedure requires no incision. It is a benign, safe, and effective way of correcting the deformity.
Doxey-Hatch Medical Center/Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84148.
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Ribotsky
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Nazarian
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D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000601:surgery*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*