Lapidus arthrodesis. A different perspective.
Fusion of the first metatarsocuneiform joint may provide correction of positional deformities of the first metatarsal while offering significant structural stability to the medial column. The authors present a modification of the Lapidus procedure that uses well established internal fixation principles.
Chang
T J
TJ
Department of Surgery, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco.
Ruch
J A
JA
D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged