Publication date: Available online 14 October 2017 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Ahmed Latif, Baljinder S Dhinsa, Benjamin Lau, Ali Abbasian Background This study reports the outcome of a plating system for arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (1st MTPJ) that incorporates a lag compression screw within a low profile titanium plate with a predetermined contour. This is the first report of the outcomes of this implant from a non-affiliated centre. Patient and Methods This is a prospective cohort study of 40 consecutive primary 1st MTPJ arthrodesis procedures.
First Metatarsophalangeal Fusion using joint specific dorsal Plate with interfragmentary screw augmentation; clinical and radiological outcomes
Publication date: Available online 14 October 2017 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Ahmed Latif, Baljinder S Dhinsa, Benjamin Lau, Ali Abbasian Background This study reports the outcome of a plating system for arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (1st MTPJ) that incorporates a lag compression screw within a low profile titanium plate with a predetermined contour. This is the first report of the outcomes of this implant from a non-affiliated centre. Patient and Methods This is a prospective cohort study of 40 consecutive primary 1st MTPJ arthrodesis procedures.