title: Long arm decompression osteotomy for hallux limitus.
abstract: This article presents a new osteotomy for stage I or II hallux limitus. The long arm decompression osteotomy can be used to shorten and plantarflex the first metatarsal. The indications, surgical technique, advantages, and disadvantages are described in detail.
authors.affiliation: 4240 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown, MO 64133, USA.
authors.forename: Stephen C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: Ryan P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Frank
mesh_terms: D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D020857:Hallux Limitus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*