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The Role of Lesser Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis for Revision Surgery
Sean T Grambart1, Nephi E H Jones2
1Des Moines University, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA; Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center, 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA.
Abstract:
Revision hammertoe surgery can be extremely challenging for the foot and ankle surgeon given the scar tissue and available osseous and soft tissue. Although not a common procedure, lesser metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis is an option for the patient especially in lieu of an amputation. This article describes the current literature and the surgical technique for a lesser metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis.
