title: Biomet Reunite absorbable fixation in lesser metatarsal chevron shortening osteotomy: a new fixation technique.
abstract: A procedure to fixate lesser metatarsal osteotomies with absorbable internal fixation is presented. This method may help prevent metatarsal head and toe elevatus.
authors.affiliation: Podiatry Associates, P.A., Wilmington, DE, USA.
authors.forename: Louis D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Centrella
authors.forename: Robert L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: van Brederode
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D001858:Bone Nails; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods