What is a Chevron bunionectomy with Akin bunionectomy?
MICA stands for Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin. This is the name of the keyhole (minimally invasive) operation that Mr Redfern created in conjunction with a French colleague. It is a much less invasive method of correcting bunions and hallux valgus (big toe turning outwards)
What is minimally invasive bunion surgery?
Minimally invasive bunion surgery is performed using a burr, instead of a saw, to cut the bone. This allows the cuts to be made “percutaneously,” or through tiny incisions made through the skin of the foot, instead of the long incisions most often used in traditional techniques.
Is a bunionectomy worth it?
Bunion surgery is highly successful in a majority of cases, but as with any type of surgical procedure, there are risks involved with bunion surgery. Although complications occur infrequently and are often treatable, it is worth considering the risks and discussing them with your surgeon before committing to surgery.
Can a bunionectomy cause arthritis?
A hallux varus may occur rapidly after surgery but usually develops over time. If left untreated a hallux varus could result in severe contractures of the big toe joints, arthritis, deformed-looking foot and/or pain.
What is a akin osteotomy?
Akin Osteotomy. The Akin osteotomy is usually a component of a primary procedure in which a hallux valgus deformity is corrected. The osteotomy site is fixed with a DynaNite™ Nitinol staple, low-profile QuickFix™ cannulated screw, QuickFix Staples, or Plaple ® fixation system.
What kind of implants are used in an akin osteotomy?
Method: We present a retrospective study of 145 cases in which an Akin osteotomy was performed and fixed with three different kinds of implants staple A (28%), staple B (45%), and staple C (27%). Staple A is made out of stainless steel, and the surgeon mechanically controls the compression applied.
What does akin stand for?
Akin Osteotomy With or Without Fixation (AKIN) The act to AKIN is osteotomy in percutaneous; This technique can be performed with or without fixation, and both methods make reference in the literature. With fixation method to get rid of the risk of loss of the surgical reduction of the misalignment, but requires an additional surgical procedure…
Can osteotomy be done without fixation?
A Prospective Randomized Study. Surgical Percutaneous Akin osteotomy with fixation by a percutaneous cannulated screw and forefoot surgery dressing. The act to AKIN is osteotomy in percutaneous; This technique can be performed with or without fixation, and both methods make reference in the literature.