Distal chevron osteotomy is a widely employed procedure for correction of mild to moderate hallux valgus. The author has modified the angle of the osteotomy to provide even greater stability and allow larger displacements of the distal fragment. This modification allows the correction of a greater degree of hallux valgus than originally described for the technique. This modification is relatively simple and increases the stability compared to the original publication.
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