From 1975 to 1987 on 107 cases of severe deformities of the forefoot a resection of the metatarsal heads according to the method of Lelièvre was performed. As to the success of this method special features of this operation and especially the requirements of postoperative treatment will be explained. Possible complications of healing will be detailed. The procedure of resecting the heads of the metatarsal bones according to Lelièvre seems to be recommendable in order to prevent immovability, especially in case of advanced inflammable alterations of the joints in the forefoot.