Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Utilizing a Chamfered compression screw and low-profile dorsal locking plate
Background: First Metatarsophalanageal Joint (MTPJ) fusion is a reliable treatment for end stage arthritis of the 1st MTPJ and is still considered the gold standard. Historically non-union and hardware removal rates are in the 5–10% range which can lead to need for revision surgery. We describe a te...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-01-01
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Series: | Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667396722000921 |