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. 1956 Oct;85(4):245–247.

SURGICAL TREATMENT OF BUNIONS—Distal Metatarsal Osteotomy

W R Grannis, A W Meier, J B Tanner
PMCID: PMC1532227  PMID: 13364665

Abstract

The operation of Hawkins, Mitchell and Hedrick for the correction of metatarsus primus varus, bunion, and hallux valgus provides an eminently satisfactory solution both functionally and cosmetically. The procedure is applicable to any degree of deformity. Gratifying results were obtained in 43 operations on 25 patients.

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