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Fig. 6

From: Distal osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone for the correction of hallux valgus: comparison of the sagittal stability of two percutaneous techniques—a cadaveric study

Fig. 6

Evolution of a Bösch osteotomy under progressive axial load on the foot. Note the plantar displacement of the metatarsal head at 10 kg load, which is progressively reduced as the head is displaced dorsally when the axial load is increased. At 60 kg load, the position of the head is almost anatomical

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X