title: The arcuate wedge osteotomy, and the composite nature of bone [erratum to be published].
abstract: The limitations of the "pie-shaped" wedge osteotomy were reviewed and the preliminary means of making an arcuate wedge osteotomy were discussed. New instrumentation was introduced that will facilitate performance of arcuate cuts in bone. Figure 8 demonstrates practical application of the technique.
mesh_terms: D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery