The great toe proximal phalanx osteotomy: the final step of the bunionectomy

As the final step of correction of hallux valgus deformity, the great toe proximal phalanx osteotomy is useful. It is popular in France and throughout Europe. Our purpose is to distinguish and to describe different locations and three types of osteotomies according to the required final correction o...

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Published inFoot and ankle clinics Vol. 10; no. 1; p. 141
Main Authors Barouk, Louis Samuel, Barouk, Pierre, Baudet, Bernard, Toullec, Eric
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2005
Subjects
Combined Modality Therapy
Foot Bones - surgery
Hallux - surgery
Hallux Valgus - surgery
Humans
Osteotomy - methods
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Summary:As the final step of correction of hallux valgus deformity, the great toe proximal phalanx osteotomy is useful. It is popular in France and throughout Europe. Our purpose is to distinguish and to describe different locations and three types of osteotomies according to the required final correction of the hallux valgus.
ISSN:1083-7515
DOI:10.1016/j.fcl.2004.09.006