This procedure involves cutting the front portion of the first metatarsal in a V-shape, moving the bone and holding the sections together with a fixation device, such as screws.

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The right front portion of the vehicle's frame was now on the ground, so I set my right foot out into the sand to get some footing, in order to pull myself and my left leg free.

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The most frequent procedure to correct the angular deformity is an osteotomy, or a bone cut at either the front, middle or back portion of the first metatarsal bone.

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Sales executives are paid only a portion of their commissions up front.

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Doctors said the bullet probably entered the back left portion of the brain and exited the front left.

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Medicare, via the private company selling the policy, will cover a big portion--say, several thousand dollars--of the deductible, with cash up front.

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