Biomechanics of common fixation devices for first tarsometatarsal joint fusion—a comparative study with synthetic bones

Biomechanics of common fixation devices for first tarsometatarsal joint fusion—a comparative study with synthetic bones

Abstract Background Hallux valgus disease is a common deformity of the forefoot. There are currently more than 100 surgical approaches for operative treatment. Because hypermobility of the first tarsometatarsal joint is considered to be causal for hallux valgus disease, fusion of the tarsometatarsal...

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Main Authors: Rene Burchard, Robin Massa, Christian Soost, Wolfgang Richter, Gerhard Dietrich, Arne Ohrndorf, Hans-Jürgen Christ, Claus-Peter Fritzen, Jan Adriaan Graw, Jan Schmitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Lapidus fusion
Angle stable
Locking plate
Intramedullary fixation device
Hallux valgus
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0876-0

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