Abstract:Category: Basic Sciences/Biologics; Bunion Introduction/Purpose: Hallux valgus minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is becoming more common due to its good clinical and functional results. Third-generation MIS surgery uses screw fixation that is dependent on the bone density of the first metatarsal head (FMH) for optimal screw purchase. There is no information regarding areas of higher bone density (BMD) in the FMH that suggest a stronger area of fixation, nor has it been described whether it varies between differ… Show more
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