Male Hallux Valgus Corrected by Translational Osteotomy of First Metatarsal

Category: Bunion Introduction/Purpose: Male hallux valgus (HV) is less common and more severe than in females, and has been reported to be associated with higher Distal Metaphyseal Articular Angle (DMAA). Although valgus-producing osteotomies should increase DMAA, this has not been documented. This...

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Main Authors: Alexis E. Dixon MD, David Myer MD, Jennifer E. Elkins MPAS, James W. Brodsky MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-08-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011416S00059