title: Stabilization of Fifth Digit Derotation Arthroplasty With an Absorbable Fixation Pin.
abstract: Derotation arthroplasty is the time-tested procedure for the repair of a symptomatic adductovarus deformity of the fifth toe. However, the procedure can result in an unstable floppy toe. A technique is described to stabilize this arthroplasty using an absorbable poly-L-lactic acid pin.
authors.affiliation: Surgeon, Dallas Podiatry Works, Dallas, TX. Electronic address: jbrook3@sbcglobal.net.
authors.forename: Joel W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Brook
authors.affiliation: Surgeon, Dallas Podiatry Works, Dallas, TX.
authors.forename: Mark J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Drake
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D001858:Bone Nails; D037801:Hammer Toe Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019344:Lactic Acid; D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers
chemical_list: D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers; D019344:Lactic Acid; C033616:poly(lactide)
keywords: Trim-It™ pin; flail toe; hammertoe; phalanx; surgery