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The closing base wedge osteotomy involves resection of a laterally based wedge of bone from the base of the metatarsal. As the osteotomy is closed down and temporarily held in place with a clamp, one can appreciate the lateral translation of the first metatarsal and visualize reduction of the 1st IMA as the first metatarsal is pulled into alignment with the second metatarsal.
