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. 2014 Dec 24;4(4):e24. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.ST.N.00018

Figs. 5-A and 5-B Distal metatarsal chevron osteotomy.

Fig. 5-A.

Fig. 5-A

A 60° v-osteotomy is created and centered in the first metatarsal head.

Fig. 5-B.

Fig. 5-B

The capital fragment is translated about 7 mm laterally and manually impacted onto the shaft to obtain a stable reduction.