Analysis of Shortening and Elevation of the First Ray With Instrumented Triplane First Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis

Analysis of Shortening and Elevation of the First Ray With Instrumented Triplane First Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis

Background: The Lapidus procedure using planar saw resection has often been criticized for complications related to excessive shortening and elevation of the first ray. The goal of this study was to assess the amount of shortening that occurs when using a cutting guide for controlled saw resection o...

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Main Authors: Daniel J. Hatch DPM, FACFAS, Paul Dayton DPM, FACFAS, William DeCarbo DPM, FACFAS, Jody P. McAleer DPM, FACFAS, Justin J. Ray MD, Robert D. Santrock MD, W. Bret Smith DO, MS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-11-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011420960678

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https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011420960678

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