An opening wedge osteotomy of the first metatarsal base using either iliac crest bone or the removed exostosis as a graft was used to treat metatarsus primus varus in 22 feet of 15 patients. The preoperative intermetatarsal angle averaged 15°, with the final angle averaging 8°. All osteotomies healed in 3 months with excellent cosmetic and functional results and no difference between iliac crest and exostosis grafts. We conclude that an opening wedge osteotomy of the first metatarsal base is a satisfactory method for the correction of metatarsus primus varus.
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