Long arm decompression osteotomy for hallux limitus.
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.
Robinson
Stephen C
SC
4240 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown, MO 64133, USA.
Frank
Ryan P
RP
D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D020857:Hallux Limitus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*