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opening wedge osteotomy

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opening wedge osteotomy,
a procedure for treating bunion deformity in which a proximal cut is made in the metatarsal to reduce the deformity. It is performed with or without tendon transfers.


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The fourth edition eliminates some procedures and adds cast treatment of congenital club foot, opening wedge osteotomy for angular deformities of long bones, and anterior strut graft for kyphosis.
 
 
 
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