Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 5 , Pages 446-451 , September 2010

Radiographic Outcomes Following Primary Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint in Hallux Abductovalgus Deformity

  • Wenjay Sung, DPM

      Affiliations

    • Resident Physician, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Podiatric Residency Program, Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Andrew J. Kluesner, DPM, AACFAS

      Affiliations

    • Associate, Christie Clinic, Department of Podiatric Medicine, Champaign, IL
    • ,
  • James Irrgang, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Director of Clinical Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
    • ,
  • Patrick Burns, DPM, FACFAS

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Residency Director of the UPMC Podiatric Residency Program, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
    • ,
  • Dane K. Wukich, MD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chief, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Assistant Residency Director in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dane K. Wukich, MD, Roesch Taylor Building, 2100 Jane Street, Suite 7100, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

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 Financial Disclosure: None reported.

 Conflict of Interest: None reported.

PII: S1067-2516(10)00237-1

doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2010.06.007

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 5 , Pages 446-451 , September 2010

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