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Babak Baravarian1, Gary B Briskin, Patrick Burns
1Foot and Ankle Institute of Santa Monica, 2121 Wilshire, Suite 101, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA. bbaravarian@mednet.ucla.edu
Abstract:
Fusion of the first metatarsocunieform (MC) joint allows for correction of the first metatarsal in three planes, including adduction, plantarflexion, and rotation. It also allows for decreased jamming of the great toe joint and increased medial column stability. As knowledge about other medial column procedures grows, fusion of the first MC joint will continue to grow in popularity. It is an excellent procedure for hallux limitus and also for metatarsus primus elevatus cases.