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Malignant melanoma involving the foot has typically been documented in cases whereby the primary lesion was subungually located. Characteristic clinical features usually assist the physician in diagnosing the suspicious lesion. The case study that follows illustrates an atypical presentation of skeletally metastatic malignant melanoma of the foot where the primary lesion was not identified.
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Neoplasias Óseas/secundario , Enfermedades del Pie/patología , Melanoma/secundario , Neoplasias de los Tejidos Blandos/patología , Adulto , Amputación Quirúrgica , Enfermedades del Pie/cirugía , Humanos , Masculino , Melanoma/patología , Melanoma/cirugía , Neoplasias de los Tejidos Blandos/cirugía , Dedos del Pie/cirugíaRESUMEN
The authors introduce a unique and clinically oriented technique for evaluation of hallux abducto valgus deformity and its operative correction. A new concept in the application of the Austin osteotomy is also presented.
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Hallux Valgus/diagnóstico por imagen , Hallux Valgus/cirugía , Humanos , RadiografíaRESUMEN
The authors describe a modification of the Akin procedure using a distal oblique osteotomy with rigid internal fixation. The anatomic, biomechanic, and physiologic advantages of this modification are discussed. Its proper use and an analysis of results is included.