title: Shortening of the first metatarsal following closing base wedge osteotomy.
abstract: Shortening of the first metatarsal has been one of the reported complications noted in association with base osteotomies. Previous studies have used radiographs as a means of assessing metatarsal length, the reliability of which has been subject to question. In this study, the authors have determined the amount of shortening that may be anticipated with a closing base wedge osteotomy of the first metatarsal through an experimental model. A mathematical model was also devised that confirmed these findings. Additional studies were performed to determine what influences other variables may have on this procedure.
authors.affiliation: Podiatry Institute, Tucker, GA, USA.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Banks
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Cargill
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ruch
mesh_terms: D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000601:surgery*; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome