title: Symptomatic first metatarsocuneiform nonunion revised by arthroscopic lapidus arthrodesis.
abstract: Lapidus arthrodesis is indicated for painful, advanced hallux valgus and symptomatic first ray hypermobility with or without arthrosis of the joint. Nonunion of the first metatarsocuneiform joint fusion is the most frequent complication of attempted lapidus arthrodesis. We present a case of painful first metatarsocuneiform nonunion that was successfully treated using arthroscopic revision lapidus arthrodesis to describe this unusual approach to a known postoperative complication.
authors: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China. luithderek@yahoo.co.uk
authors: Tun Hing
authors: TH
authors: Lui
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D013640:Tarsal Joints