title: Modified Z-osteotomy of the hallux.
abstract: This article describes a proximal phalangeal osteotomy for the correction of abductus deformity of the hallux. The modification uses a Z-osteotomy, which retains the length of the hallux, corrects the abductus component, and provides excellent rigid internal fixation. This procedure may be used only in mild-to-moderate cases.
authors.forename: Dale G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Shrum
mesh_terms: D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006214:Hallux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography