Journal article
Comparison of Bioabsorbable Pins and Kirschner Wires in the Fixation of Chevron Osteotomies for Hallux Valgus
Abstract
A retrospective review of the medical records and radiographs of 32 consecutive patients, totaling 52 extremities with chevron osteotomies for hallux valgus, was conducted to compare K wire fixation with absorbable (poly-p-dioxanone) pin fixation. Each group comprised 21 feet, with a mean clinical follow-up of 35.6 months (25.6-50.5 months) in the K wire group and 23.1 months (13.7-28.8 months) in the absorbable pin group. Demographics as well …
Authors
Winemaker MJ; Amendola A
Journal
Foot & Ankle International, Vol. 17, No. 10, pp. 623–628
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
October 1996
DOI
10.1177/107110079601701007
ISSN
1071-1007