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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Main Authors: Tyler Tewilliager, DPM, AACFAS, Kevin Lutta, MD, Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667396722000921