CPC A61B 17/7291 (2013.01) [A61B 17/1682 (2013.01); A61B 17/1717 (2013.01); A61B 17/1775 (2016.11); A61B 17/7233 (2013.01); A61B 17/8061 (2013.01); A61B 17/848 (2013.01); A61B 2017/565 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A method for correcting a bunion formed at a joint between a metatarsal and a great toe, the method comprising:
selecting a target location on the metatarsal;
creating an osteotomy in the metatarsal at the target location, the osteotomy resecting the metatarsal into a first metatarsal portion and a separate second metatarsal portion;
implanting an implant into the metatarsal, the implant comprising a monolithic body having a head and an anchor, wherein implanting the implant into the metatarsal comprises inserting the anchor into the intramedullary canal of the first metatarsal portion;
securing a length of suture to the great toe;
tensioning the suture to re-align the great toe relative to the first metatarsal portion; and
attaching the length of suture to the implant head.
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