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Regarding the proximal metatarsal osteotomies: closing wedge and opening wedge osteotomies, would it be appropriate to say that in a closing wedge osteotomy the wedge is removed from the lateral side of the metatarsal, while in an opening wedge osteotomy the wedge is inserted from the medial side?
Regards
Claudine

 

Hi Claudina:
That would be correct, an opening wedge is made on the medial side with the apex laterally and the closing wedge, obviously, the opposite.

Steve

 

thanks very much for your help

 

You're welcome.
Steve