title: Use of the Z osteotomy for Tailor bunionectomy.
abstract: The authors present a unique use of the Z osteotomy in the fifth metatarsal for correction of Tailor bunion. The rotational capabilities of the Z osteotomy are exploited to provide correction of fifth metatarsal lateral bowing and to decrease intermetatarsal angles. The osteotomy is inherently stable, and the design facilitates internal fixation.
authors.affiliation: Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge, IA, USA.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dayton
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Glynn
authors.forename: William S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Rogers
mesh_terms: D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography