First metatarsal osteotomy nonunion and malunion.
The purpose of this article is to review our experience with malunion and nonunion of proximal and distal first metatarsal osteotomies and to outline the treatment options when such complications occur.
Vora
Anand M
AM
Lake Forest Orthopaedic Associates, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, 720 Florsheim Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60048, USA.
Myerson
Mark S
MS
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D017211:Treatment Failure