Phalangeal Osteotomy…To Perform or Not to Perform

Category: Bunion Introduction/Purpose: As the hallux valgus deformity progresses, patients can get mild to moderate arthritis of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. The degenerative process of MTP arthritis results in reactive tissue formation and proliferation of osseous and cartilaginous structur...

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Main Authors: Monique Chambers MD, MSL, MaCalus Hogan MD, Dukens LaBaze BS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-09-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011417S000128