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moberg procedure (hallux rigidus) - operative considerations

Moberg procedure(hallux rigidus)-Dorsal cheilus

Moberg procedure(hallux rigidus)-Proximal phalynx exposed

Moberg procedure(hallux rigidus)-The ulcer microfractured 1

Moberg procedure(hallux rigidus)-Sharp edges smoothed

Moberg procedure(hallux rigidus)-Dorsally based wedge
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Moberg procedure(hallux rigidus)-Proximal phalynx exposed

Moberg procedure(hallux rigidus)-Proximal phalynx exposed
The capsular attachments to the base of the proximal phalynx (3) should be left intact.The proximal phalynx(1) should be exposed by sharp and blunt(2) dissection to allow visualisation of its dorsal and plantar extent.