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hallux valgus, basal osteotomy - operative indications
hallux valgus, basal osteotomy - operative considerations

Hallux valgus, basal osteotomy-initial steps

Hallux valgus, basal osteotomy-controlled levering

Hallux valgus, basal osteotomy-opening wedge
post operative protocol
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Hallux valgus, basal osteotomy-straight cut

Hallux valgus, basal osteotomy-straight cut
A simple straight
cut is performed with the saw(1) , the soft tissues being protected dorsally and plantarwards with homans retractors. The cut should leave the deep lateral cortex intact but weakened and deformable.