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Hallux Valgus: Minimally Invasive Akin Osteotomy for Bunion Correction

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Hallux Valgus: Minimally Invasive Akin Osteotomy for Bunion Correction

Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM (Baltimore, MD), demonstrates a minimally invasive Akin osteotomy using a controlled percutaneous wedge cut to finalize the great toe alignment after bunion correction. Under fluoroscopic control, specialized burrs and a 3.5 mm bevel screw are used to main stability, while preventing soft-tissue trauma.