Modified Kalish osteotomy: a simple approach to minimizing proximal dorsal stress risers.
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Abstract
Proximal dorsal stress risers are a potential complication to the Kalish osteotomy. The authors describe a modification to this osteotomy that is simple and effective. Since performing the wing-clip modification, there have been no observed stress risers.
Medical subject headings
- Hallux Valgus
- Osteotomy
- Postoperative Complications