Single absorbable polydioxanone pin fixation for distal chevron bunion osteotomies.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

The distal chevron osteotomy is a well-established technique for correction of symptomatic mild to moderate metatarsus primus varus with hallux valgus deformity. Fixation of the osteotomy ranges from none to bone pegs, Kirschner wires, screws, or absorbable pins. We evaluated one surgeon's (J.K.D.) results of distal chevron osteotomy fixation with a single, nonpredrilled, 1.3-mm poly-p-dioxanone pin and analyzed any differences in patients with unilateral or bilateral symptomatic metatarsus primus varus with hallux valgus deformities. All osteotomies healed without evidence of infection, osteolysis, nonunion, or necrosis. Equal correction was achieved in unilateral and bilateral procedures. The technique is quick and easy, and adequate fixation is achieved.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Deorio, JK; Ware, AW

Published Date

  • October 1, 2001

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 22 / 10

Start / End Page

  • 832 - 835

PubMed ID

  • 11642536

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1071-1007

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1177/107110070102201010

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States