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Weils osteotomy-The head translates proximally

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Weils osteotomy-The head translates proximally

Weils osteotomy-The head translates proximally
Usually once the saw cut is complete on the plantar surface the lower (head) fragment translates proximally almost automatically(as here). If it does not a well directed tap with a lambotts osteotome (1) will assist.