Shortening of the First Ray After First Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion: A Cadaveric Comparison Between Curettage Versus Planal Resection

Category: Bunion; Midfoot/Forefoot; Other Introduction/Purpose: Potential shortening of the first ray is an important consideration when performing a first tarsometatarsal (TMTJ) fusion. However, no previous study has sought to directly quantify the resultant shortening after TMTJ fusion. The purpos...

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Main Authors: Calvin J. Rushing, Bryon J. McKenna, Travis M. Langan, Patrick E. Bull DO, Christopher F. Hyer DPM, Gregory C. Berlet MD, FRCS(C), FAOA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-10-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011420S00421