title: Opening base wedge osteotomies in hallux valgus correction: are anatomic plates the answer?
abstract: This article reintroduces the opening base wedge osteotomy in the treatment of a hallux valgus deformity; moreover, the article identifies the prior pitfalls of the procedure and how these complications can be avoided with modern anatomic plates. These plates provide a stable construct with predictable results.
authors.affiliation: Southeastern Sports Medicine, 21 Turtle Creek, Asheville, NC 28803, USA. stover.brian@gmail.com
authors.forename: Brian S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Stover
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011474:Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
keywords: Arthrex POW plate; Bunionectomy; First metatarsal; Hallux valgus; Opening base wedge osteotomy