First metatarsal-cuneiform arthrodesis for the treatment of first ray pathology: a technical guide.
The first tarsometatarsal arthrodesis is a powerful procedure often utilized in the correction of first ray pathology. It is primarily used to correct moderate to severe hallux abducto valgus deformity. The authors present this review as a summation of the classic and recent literature while offering a detailed illustrated technique guide for the first tarsometatarsal arthrodesis.
Mote
Gregory A
GA
Delaware Foot and Ankle Group, Glasgow Medical Center, Newark, DE 19702, USA. gamote@comcast.net
Yarmel
Daniel
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Treaster
Amber
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D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*