The Use of Infrared Thermometry in Confirming First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion

The Use of Infrared Thermometry in Confirming First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion

Category: Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Confirming the presence or absence of union is a critical determination in the care of individuals following attempted surgical fusion. This most commonly is done using clinical examination in conjunction with imaging. Infrared thermometry (IRT) has b...

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Main Authors: D. Joshua Mayich MSc, MD, FRCSC, Mark S. Myerson MD, A. Luke MacNeill BA, MA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-08-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011416S00057

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