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FAI March 2017 Podcast: Plantar Plate Repair for Lesser Metatarsophalangeal Joint Instability
FAI March 2017 Podcast: Plantar Plate Repair for Lesser Metatarsophalangeal Joint Instability
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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Mar 1, 2017
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Description
Lesser metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint instability is a common cause of forefoot pain. Advances in operative technique and instrumentation have made it possible to anatomically treat plantar plate tears through a dorsal approach. Our goal was to evaluate the subjective, functional, and radiographic outcomes of plantar plate repair (PPR) from a dorsal approach. We found that the plantar plate could be repaired through a dorsal approach with reliable outcomes. PPR was a viable option to anatomically restore the ligamentous support in the unstable lesser MTP joint. To view the article, click here.
Released:
Mar 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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