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Natalie G Taylor¹, Stuart A Metcalfe

¹Podiatric Surgery Department, Solihull Primary Care Trust, Crabtree Drive, Chelmsley Wood B37 5BU, UK. natalie g taylor@yahoo.co.uk

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Midfoot osteoarthrosis treatment using arthrodesis of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsocuneiform joints (MCJs) with a locking plate system effectively resolved pain and improved function. This surgical approach achieved successful fusion, enhancing patient quality of life.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Foot and ankle reconstruction
Surgical innovation

Background:

Midfoot osteoarthrosis significantly impacts daily activities and lifestyle due to pain and footwear limitations.
Degenerative changes in the metatarsocuneiform joints (MCJs) can lead to chronic pain and disability.
Conservative treatments often fail to alleviate symptoms in advanced midfoot osteoarthrosis.

Observation:

A case study involving a patient with symptomatic degenerative changes in the 2nd and 3rd metatarsocuneiform joints (MCJs) for six months.
The patient experienced significant pain and limitations in daily activities and footwear choices.
Surgical intervention was deemed necessary to address the persistent symptoms.

Findings:

Arthrodesis of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsocuneiform joints (MCJs) was performed using a locking plate system.
The surgical procedure resulted in adequate bony fusion of the treated joints.
The patient's presenting complaint of pain was fully resolved post-operatively.

Implications:

Locking plate systems offer a viable and effective method for achieving fusion in midfoot osteoarthrosis.
Successful arthrodesis of the MCJs can restore function and significantly improve the quality of life for patients.
This surgical technique provides a positive outcome for patients suffering from debilitating midfoot osteoarthrosis.