FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves making oval or U-shaped osteotomy of the external half of the first metatarsal bone. The removed fragment having a part of the articular surface is shifted outside and brought in apposition with the articular surface of the proximal phalanx of the second toe and fixed with a wire along the axis of the second toe. EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness of treatment; repaired form and function of foot. 3 dwg
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2000-06-20—Published
1997-09-01—Filed