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Published on: October 12, 2016
Epiphysiodesis of the first metatarsal with cancellous allograft
B M Ribotsky1, S Nazarian, H C Scheuller
1Doxey-Hatch Medical Center/Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84148.
Abstract:
The authors describe a technique for an isolated epiphysiodesis of the first metatarsal with a cancellous allograft for the correction of juvenile hallux abducto valgus deformity. The procedure requires no incision. It is a benign, safe, and effective way of correcting the deformity.

