April 30, 2026 · Foot & ankle international · DOI: 10.1177/10711007261438452

Effect of the Reverse Cotton Osteotomy on First Metatarsal Position: A Cadaveric Study

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This study investigates the impact of the reverse Cotton osteotomy (RCO) on the position of the first metatarsal in the correction of adult-acquired flatfoot deformities, specifically measuring changes in the talo-first metatarsal angle (Meary angle) through a cadaveric model. The results indicate that RCO significantly improves the Meary angle with 1-, 2-, and 3-mm wedge sizes, but not with a 4-mm wedge, suggesting that limiting the wedge size to a maximum of 3 mm may optimize surgical outcomes. These findings aim to provide guidance for surgeons in employing RCO to enhance postoperative results in flatfoot correction.

Rowan Urquhart, William Mayer, Hirbod Abootalebi, Aneisha Taunque, Erin Bigney, Oreoluwa Alugo, Chris A McGibbon, Jacob Matz

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