FIXATION OF THE CHEVRON OSTEOTOMY UTILIZING ABSORBABLE POLYDIOXANON PINS

The Chevron osteotomy has become popular for the treatment of hallux v algus deformity. Displacement of the osteotomy is a known complication , Many methods of internal fixation have previously been reported to p revent the displacement and each has inherent advantages and disadvant ages. An alternative method of fixation, utilizing absorbable polydiox anon pins, is presented in this article. Between April 1989 and April 1990, 71 procedures were performed on 50 patients, At 1-year follow-up , there were no complications or infections. Review of the osteotomy a fter surgery and at 1 year revealed no fractures or displacements, and no pins required removal. Internal fixation utilizing absorbable poly dioxanon pins appears to have significant benefits when compared with metallic fixation.