Medial Closing Wedge Osteotomy (Akin)
An Akin osteotomy is a medial closing wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx for the purpose of correcting a valgus deformity of the hallux.
Akin osteotomy - Dr. Kai Olms
This video depicts a cadaveric surgical procedure of an Akin Osteotomy. This is a medial closing wedge osteotomy performed by Dr. Kai Olms on the proximal phalanx of the hallux using an Asnis Micro 2.0mm cannulated screw.
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OT-AWI-24, 07-2017