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A New Device for Performing Triplanar Distal Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus

Andrea Marinozzi Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy.

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Nicolò Martinelli Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy.

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Paolo Ronconi Foot Medical Hospital Rome, Rome, Italy.

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Francesco Cancilleri Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy.

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Rocco Papalia Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy.

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Vincenzo Denaro Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy.

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Triplanar distal osteotomy is a safe procedure for mild-to-moderate hallux valgus deformity. It allows shortening and plantar displacement of the first metatarsal while correcting the intermetatarsal angle. However, complications such as dorsiflexion and excessive shortening of the first metatarsal have been associated with distal osteotomy. We describe a new device, designed by one of the authors (P.R.), that enables precise positioning of the Kirschner guide wire for the osteotomy cuts. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 99(6): 536-540, 2009)

Corresponding author: Nicolò Martinelli, MD, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Via Álvaro del Portillo, 21, Rome, 00100, Italy. (E-mail: n.martinelli@unicampus.it)
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