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- Discussion: - indicated for hallux valgus interphalangeus - when deformity is located at IP joint; - some authors feel that this procedure is better suited as a salvage procedure; - procedure consists of a closing lateral wedge osteotomy of proximal phalanx combined w/ excision of medial eminence; - may be used to correct a congruent[2] deformity of MP joint as well as to correct a severe pronation deformity of the hallux; - usually the Aiken is performed along w/ a Silver procedure[3]; - w/ severe deformity, consider combination of proximal osteotomy[4] or distal metatarsal osteotomy along w/ the Aiken procedure; - a medially based wedge (0.3 to 0.4 mm) is cut, leaving the lateral cortex intact; - the toe is supinated if there is a severe deformity; - fixation is achieved w/ 2 crossed K wires