Two Weeks of Kirschner Wire Fixation following Chevron Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus
Category: Bunion; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Distal 1st metatarsal chevron osteotomy is one of the most frequently performed procedures for treatment of mild to moderate hallux valgus, though the optimal method of fixation remains in question. The use of Kirschner wires (K-wires) is an e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2020-10-01
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Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011420S00413 |