title: Minimally invasive osteotomies.
abstract: As orthopedic surgery continues to head in the direction of less invasive surgical techniques, this article explores the application and evolution of minimally invasive/percutaneous techniques in the surgical correction of hallux valgus deformities. Modern techniques are described and available literature is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: London Foot & Ankle Centre, Hospital St John & St Elizabeth, 60 Grove End Road, London NW8 9NH, UK. Electronic address: davidjredfern@me.com.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Redfern
authors.affiliation: London Foot & Ankle Centre, Hospital St John & St Elizabeth, 60 Grove End Road, London NW8 9NH, UK; Spire Cardiff Hospital, Croescadarn Road, Cardiff, CF23 8XL, UK.
authors.forename: Anthony Michael
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Perera
mesh_terms: D002102:Cadaver; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Bunion; Chevron; Hallux valgus; MICA; Minimally invasive; Percutaneous