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Traumatic Hallux Varus Treated by Minimally Invasive Extensor Hallucis Brevis Tenodesis

A case of traumatic hallux varus due to avulsion fracture of the lateral side of the base of proximal phalanx was reported. The lateral instability of the first metatarsophalangeal joint was believed to be due to the disruption of adductor hallucis function. It was successfully managed by minimally...

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Autores principales: Cheung, C. N., Lui, T. H.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4697074/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26793399
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/179642
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Sumario:A case of traumatic hallux varus due to avulsion fracture of the lateral side of the base of proximal phalanx was reported. The lateral instability of the first metatarsophalangeal joint was believed to be due to the disruption of adductor hallucis function. It was successfully managed by minimally invasive extensor hallucis brevis tenodesis.