Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis for Management of Unstable First Ray and Failed Bunion Surgery

• Autores: Norman Espinosa, Stephan H. Wirth
• Localización: Foot and Ankle Clinics, ISSN 1083-7515, Vol. 16, Nº. 1 (MAR), 2011, págs. 21-34
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This article focuses on arthrodesis of the first tarsometatarsal joint as the primary intervention to treat hypermobility of the first ray or as a salvage procedure to treat prior failed bunion surgery and provides a concise review including historical perspective, definitions, pathomechanics, and treatment of specific forefoot disorders (ie, hypermobility of the first ray and failed bunion surgery).