Pitfall: Loss of anatomic reduction of the second TMT during guide wire placement prevents a good result. Don’t think “the screw will pull it together.” Observe alignment with a C-arm

Trick: Aim this guide wire 20° to 30° plantar to hold the second metatarsal down

Trick: Gastrocnemius slide to protect plantar ligaments

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