Does Arthrodesis of the First Metatarso-Phalangeal Joint Correct the Intermetatarsal M1M2 Angle? Analysis of Continuous Series of 208 Arthrodesis Plate-Osteosyntheses

Category: Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: MTP-1 arthrodesis allows effective correction of both inter-metatarsal M1M2 and M1P1 angles. Undercorrection of wide M1M2 angle after MTP-1 arthrodesis causes persistently wide forefoot, metatarsalgia and unaesthetic gap between first and second toes....

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Main Authors: Jean-Luc Besse MD, PhD, Frederic Dalat, Francois Cottalorda, Michel-Henry Fessy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-08-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011416S00054