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Long arm decompression osteotomy for hallux limitus
Stephen C Robinson1, Ryan P Frank
14240 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown, MO 64133, USA.
Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|April 19, 2005
Abstract:
This article presents a new osteotomy for stage I or II hallux limitus. The long arm decompression osteotomy can be used to shorten and plantarflex the first metatarsal. The indications, surgical technique, advantages, and disadvantages are described in detail.