For milder bunions and patients without arthritis in the 1st MTP joint the SERI osteotomy works well to correct deformity. It is performed via a 1.5 cm medial sided incision and there is a k-wire protruding from the medial edge of the big toe until there is evidence of bone healing.
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Published articles:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23820757
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23494184
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18348823
what is the name of that grooved elevator?
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