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The proximal phalangeal osteotomy. A technically advanced approach.

W E Donahue
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A historical review of osteotomies of the proximal phalanx has been presented. The techniques have remained relatively unchanged since their introduction by O. F. Akin in 1925. This article describes a minimal incision osteotomy technique using a medial approach to the hallux and wedge-shaped burs. The results suggest that the procedure produces good clinical results and is highly accepted by the patient. The procedure is compatible with a hospital or outpatient surgical facility. The procedure is recommended to those surgeons who are well-trained in ambulatory foot surgery. A statistical survey of the end-results is not available at the present time.

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Ambulatory Surgical ProceduresHalluxHallux ValgusHistory, 20th CenturyHumansOsteotomyPostoperative CarePreoperative CareUnited StatesHistorical ArticleJournal Article

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W E Donahue. 1985. The proximal phalangeal osteotomy. A technically advanced approach.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3896590/

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