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Basal osteotomy of the fifth metatarsal with intermetatarsal pinning: a new approach to tailor's bunion.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3623361     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The direct approach to the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint for the treatment of metatarsus quintus valgus often has been unsuccessful, mainly because of technical difficulties in the osteotomy of the narrow fifth metatarsal neck and the fixation of the unstable head fragment. Complications such as delayed union, nonunion, or recurrence have been reported. This paper describes a surgical technique for optimal correction of this deformity. The technique has a biomechanically sound fixation and a shortened bone healing time with minimum complications. Results of 12 patients presenting severe deformities are reported, with 1-year average follow-up.
Authors:
P F Diebold; F J Bejjani
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Foot & ankle     Volume:  8     ISSN:  0198-0211     ISO Abbreviation:  Foot Ankle     Publication Date:  1987 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1987-10-16     Completed Date:  1987-10-16     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8010104     Medline TA:  Foot Ankle     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  40-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Biomechanics
Female
Foot Deformities, Congenital
Hallux Valgus / surgery
Humans
Male
Metatarsophalangeal Joint / surgery
Metatarsus / radiography,  surgery*
Middle Aged
Osteotomy / methods*

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