Fig. 2From: Comparison of modified U-shaped and inverted L-shaped medial capsulorrhaphy in hallux valgus surgery: a prospective, randomized controlled trial of 75 patientsThe U-shaped capsular flap fixation. A 1.2-mm hole was drilled perpendicular from dorsal to plantar of the distal fragment. A resorbable-coated VICRYL thread was used to stitch the medial capsule and collateral ligament in a running-locking interrupted fashion. One end of the proximal suture was pulled through the hole and knot it with the other end until the great toe became straight (left). Resorbable thread was used to reinforce the terminal of medial soft tissue (right)Back to article page