Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 2 , Pages 159.e21-159.e26 , March 2010

Application of an Interosseous Suture and Button Device for Hallux Valgus Correction: A Review of Outcomes in a Small Series

  • Priya Ponnapula, DPM

      Affiliations

    • Second-year Resident, SSM DePaul Health Center, Bridgeton, MO
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Priya Ponnapula, DPM, SSM DePaul Health Center, Department of Podiatric Surgery, 12303 DePaul Dr, Bridgeton, MO 63044.
    • ,
  • Richard Wittock, DPM

      Affiliations

    • Podiatric Physician, Ankle and Foot Institute, P.C., SSM St. Clare Health Center, Fenton, MO

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 Conflict of Interest: None reported.

PII: S1067-2516(09)00384-6

doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2009.08.014

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 2 , Pages 159.e21-159.e26 , March 2010

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