“They don't.” The combination of treatments Sanchez discussed involved first metatarsal distal decompression osteotomy, cheilectomy of the joint, full release of the fibrotic or contracted ...

This technique corrects the intermetatarsal angle without the need for a first metatarsal osteotomy, which enhances postoperative recovery and mobilization. The indications for this procedure ...

Lopez also had a second procedure, called a first metatarsal osteotomy, in which another bone was repositioned in his foot to "unload and protect the injured area." Lopez will miss the rest of the ...