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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
1995-7-12
pubmed:abstractText
The shortening Z-osteotomy of the proximal phalanx of the hallux has been presented as an alternative to the Regnauld enclavement procedure for patients with the appropriate indications. In addition to sharing the same positive characteristics as the Regnauld procedure, the Z-osteotomy has technical and physiologic advantages. The advantages of the Z-osteotomy over the Regnauld include maintenance of the intrinsic attachments at the base of the proximal phalanx, less risk of avascular necrosis, less technical difficulty, and absence of complications associated with an autogenous bone graft. Also, it does not affect the sesamoid apparatus. Research and extended follow-up studies will continue at Lakewood Regional Medical Center. In the last year, one author has completed approximately 13 of these procedures. The postoperative results have been encouraging and successful with one exception. In one case, the increase of the hallux interphalangeal angle was probably caused by excessive tightening of the distal screw compared with the proximal screw.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
May
pubmed:issn
8750-7315
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
85
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
249-54
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1995
pubmed:articleTitle
Shortening Z-osteotomy for the proximal phalanx of the hallux using axial guides.
pubmed:affiliation
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, CA, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Case Reports