First MPJ Arthrodesis

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What The Literature Reveals About IM Angle Correction After First MPJ Arthrodesis

01/29/2021

By Hayden L. Hoffler, DPM, Paul T. Shaffer, DPM, Jared Hart, DPM and Kevin J. Burke, DPM

By Hayden L. Hoffler, DPM, Paul T. Sh...

How much reduction of the first intermetatarsal (IM) angle can a surgeon obtain with first MPJ fusion? With this in mind, these authors review the literature and discuss key factors that affect IM angle correction in relation to first MPJ...

How much reduction of the first...

01/29/2021

Podiatry Today

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A Guide To Revising First MPJ Arthrodesis With Combined Allograft And Autograft

05/30/2019

By Steven Brancheau, DPM, Woojung Lee, DPM, and Bryan Duffin, DPM

By Steven Brancheau, DPM, Woojung Lee...

These authors explore a surgical technique that combines autogenous bone graft and allograft for revisional first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis after nonunion.

These authors explore a surgical...

05/30/2019

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Study Examines First MPJ Arthrodesis Failure And Revisions

11/21/2018

Brian McCurdy, Managing Editor

A recent study examines the most common reasons for failure of first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) arthrodesis and the most effective revision procedures.

A recent study examines the most...

11/21/2018

Podiatry Today