Surgical correction of tailor's bunion with resection of fifth metatarsal head and silastic sphere implant: an 8-year follow-up study.

Abstract

This paper introduces a fifth metatarsal head surgery with silicone sphere implant to correct tailor's bunion deformities and prevent digital retraction that may occur after fifth metatarsal head resection. The authors present an 8-year follow-up of 35 patients who underwent 50 procedures. The authors had an 84% success rate, but they submit that this procedure is not indicated in every case of tailor's bunion.

• Authors: J B Addante, M Chin, B L Makower, F A Lescosky, A R Nowick
• Journal: The Journal of foot surgery (J Foot Surg) 1986 Jul-Aug Vol. 25 Issue 4 Pg. 315-20 ISSN: 0449-2544 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3734337 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Silicones

Topics

• Follow-Up Studies
• Hallux Valgus (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Humans
• Joint Prosthesis
• Metatarsus (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Methods
• Postoperative Complications
• Radiography
• Silicones
• Time Factors