First Tarsometatarsal Fusion Using Saw Preparation vs. Standard Preparation of the Joint: A Cadaver Study

Category: Basic Sciences/Biologics, Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: First tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint fusion is indicated for several underlying causes of first ray dysfunction and pain, including arthritis, traumatic injury, and recurrent hallux valgus. Preparation of the joint surface by de...

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Main Authors: Nicholas Dahlgren BS, John L. Johnson BS, Samuel R. Huntley BS, Karthikeyan Chinnakkannu MD, Haley McKissack BS, Aaradhana J. Jha MBBS, MS, Sameer M. Naranje MD, Ashish B. Shah MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-10-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011419S00154