From: Geometric analysis of indications for minimally invasive distal metatarsal osteotomy in treatment of hallux valgus
Intermetatarsal angle α (°)
Intended correction (α−8°) (°)
Equation 12
12
4
E = 0.07 × L − 3.5 mm
14
6
E = 0.11 × L − 3.5 mm
16
8
E = 0.14 × L − 3.5 mm
18
10
E = 0.18 × L − 3.5 mm
20
E = 0.21 × L − 3.5 mm