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The Akin osteotomy is commonly performed as an adjunct to osteotomies of the first metatarsal for the correction of hallux valgus such as the scarf or chevron osteotomies. The Akin osteotomy is indicated for the correction of a hallux valgus interphalangeus and can be used supplementary in any first metatarsal osteotomy for a hallux valgus.Various techniques have been described for fixation of the...
We present the case of a twenty-two year old man who presented to the orthopaedic clinic complaining of clawing of his great toe. Further examination revealed clawing of the lesser toes and surgical scaring to the fibula and tibia. A history of previous operative fixation for lower limb trauma was described. Exploration of the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) and flexor digitorum longus (FDL) tendons...
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