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Hallux Valgus surgery

Discussion in 'Foot Surgery' started by Claudina, Jan 4, 2009.

  1. Claudina

    Claudina Member


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    Regarding the proximal metatarsal osteotomies: closing wedge and opening wedge osteotomies, would it be appropriate to say that in a closing wedge osteotomy the wedge is removed from the lateral side of the metatarsal, while in an opening wedge osteotomy the wedge is inserted from the medial side?
    Regards
    Claudine
     
  2. drsarbes

    drsarbes Well-Known Member

    Hi Claudina:
    That would be correct, an opening wedge is made on the medial side with the apex laterally and the closing wedge, obviously, the opposite.

    Steve
     
  3. Claudina

    Claudina Member

    thanks very much for your help
     
  4. drsarbes

    drsarbes Well-Known Member

    You're welcome.
    Steve
     
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