Minimally invasive osteotomies

David Redfern; Anthony Michael Perera

doi:10.1016/j.fcl.2014.02.002

Minimally invasive osteotomies

Foot Ankle Clin. 2014 Jun;19(2):181-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2014.02.002.

Authors

David Redfern¹, Anthony Michael Perera²

Affiliations

¹ London Foot & Ankle Centre, Hospital St John & St Elizabeth, 60 Grove End Road, London NW8 9NH, UK. Electronic address: davidjredfern@me.com.
² London Foot & Ankle Centre, Hospital St John & St Elizabeth, 60 Grove End Road, London NW8 9NH, UK; Spire Cardiff Hospital, Croescadarn Road, Cardiff, CF23 8XL, UK.

PMID: 24878408
DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2014.02.002

Abstract

As orthopedic surgery continues to head in the direction of less invasive surgical techniques, this article explores the application and evolution of minimally invasive/percutaneous techniques in the surgical correction of hallux valgus deformities. Modern techniques are described and available literature is reviewed.

Keywords: Bunion; Chevron; Hallux valgus; MICA; Minimally invasive; Percutaneous.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cadaver
Hallux Valgus / surgery*
Humans
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Osteotomy / methods*