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1855705

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1991-8-28
pubmed:abstractText
The position of the first metatarsal following a crescentic osteotomy for hallux valgus is a function of the size of the saw cut and orientation of the osteotomy. This study reports the effect of these variables, recommended technique, and potential pitfalls when using the crescent osteotomy. Using molded polyurethane foam metatarsals and a precision drill press which controlled the saw cuts, the following variables were studied: (1) orientation of the saw cut to the metatarsal, (2) the saw size (diameter of the saw relative to the shaft width of the osteotomy site), and (3) the direction toward which the crescent faces (proximal/distal). Best correction can be obtained if the saw diameter is larger than the diameter of the osteotomy site (allowing a greater degree of correction before impingement), the saw tip is tilted slightly toward the sesamoids (which ensures that the metatarsal does not rotate medially with correction), and the saw is rotated laterally to cause slight declination of the toe.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Feb
pubmed:issn
0198-0211
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
11
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
204-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1991
pubmed:articleTitle
Crescentic osteotomy for hallux valgus: a biomechanical study of variables affecting the final position of the first metatarsal.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article