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Wu's bunionectomy: a clinical analysis of 150 personal cases
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.
The Journal of Foot Surgery
|May 1, 1992
Abstract:
The author discusses his modification of the Mitchell distal metatarsal osteotomy/bunionectomy, in a study of 150 cases. He advocates a distal transverse first metatarsal osteotomy, with fixation using Herbert bone screws. Stepwise description of the surgical technique with evaluation of cases including complications is provided.