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Weil Osteotomy and Its Modifications

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Abstract

The distal oblique metatarsal osteotomy has been a mainstay of biomechanically guided surgical treatment of digital deformities for decades. The original technique, although effective, was strongly associated with complications including the classic floating toe. These limitations have led to several modifications to increase the utility of the procedure. This chapter will delve into the procedural iterations technique as well as their benefits and disadvantages relative to the original technique.

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  1. Harvard Medical School, Division of Podiatry, Department of Surgery, Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA, USA

    Jeremy J. Cook & Emily A. Cook

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Cook, J.J., Cook, E.A. (2019). Weil Osteotomy and Its Modifications. In: Cook, E., Cook, J. (eds) Hammertoes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16552-3_18

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