Bunionette Deformity Correction

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Bunionette Deformity Correction (Distal Fifth Metatarsal Osteotomy)

This surgical procedure is performed to correct a bunionette, a bony bump on the outer side of the foot at the base of the fifth toe. During this procedure, the surgeon realigns the head of the metatarsal and removes excess bone to eliminate the prominence and give the foot a more natural shape.

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