title: Complications of distal first metatarsal osteotomies.
abstract: This article presents an overview of the complications that may occur when performing distal first metatarsal osteotomies. Complications specific to this type of surgical procedure as well as complications common to other procedures are reviewed. The author includes descriptions of the common causes of these problems and discusses surgical and nonsurgical treatments.
authors.affiliation: H.S. Larkin Podiatric Residency, South Miami, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hanft
mesh_terms: D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011859:Radiography