Single absorbable polydioxanone pin fixation for distal chevron bunion osteotomies.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: J K Deorio, A W Ware
• Journal: Foot & ankle international (Foot Ankle Int) Vol. 22 Issue 10 Pg. 832-5 (Oct 2001) ISSN: 1071-1007 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11642536 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Polydioxanone

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Bone Nails
• Follow-Up Studies
• Hallux Valgus (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Osteotomy (methods)
• Polydioxanone
• Radiography
• Time Factors