Suture fixation of an Akin osteotomy: A cost effective and clinically reliable technique

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• 作者：T. Sinnett ; ^{mrtimsinnett@gmail.com} ; Y. Fang ; E. Nattfogel ; A. O&rsquo ; Gorman ; C. Charalambides
• 关键词：Akin ; Osteotomy ; Suture ; Fixation ; Health economics
• 刊名：Foot and Ankle Surgery
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：March 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：23
• 期：1
• 页码：40-43
• 全文大小：845 K
• 卷排序：23

文摘

We present the results of a comparative study between patients undergoing Akin osteotomy with suture fixation and a second series with staple fixation. The results show no significant difference in early radiological outcomes or complications. A significant financial saving to the care provider is demonstrated.