The long plantar wing distal metaphyseal osteotomy.
The authors introduce the long plantar wing distal metaphyseal osteotomy of the first metatarsal through a medial plantar approach. This procedure for mild-to-moderate hallux valgus is capable of correcting an increased proximal articular set angle and first intermetatarsal angle concomitantly. The biomechanical, surgical, and clinical rationale for this procedure are discussed.
Elleby
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DH
Barry
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Helfman
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DN
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006214:Hallux / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome