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Wilson's Osteotomy of the First Metatarsal for Hallux Valgus in the Adolescent and the Young Adult
Author(s) -
Dooley B. J.,
Berryman D. B.
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 0004-8682
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1973.tb05697.x
Subject(s) - medicine , valgus , avascular necrosis , osteotomy , first metatarsal , metatarsal bones , fixation (population genetics) , displacement (psychology) , surgery , orthodontics , femoral head , population , psychology , environmental health , psychotherapist
A historical account of the various types of osteotomy of the first metatarsal neck for hallux valgus in the adolescent and young adult is given. Wilson's oblique osteotomy has the advantages of simplicity, stability of displacement of the metatarsal head without need for internal fixation, broad osteotomy surfaces which reduce the risks of non‐union, and a large metatarsal head fragment, minimizing the chances of avascular necrosis. The indications for, and the results of, 51 operations of the Wilson type performed on 34 patients arc described