Shelling the sesamoid in the McBride procedure

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Podiatric Surgery

Background:

• The McBride procedure is a common surgical approach for hallux valgus correction.
• Excision of the lateral sesamoid can be a challenging step in this procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a novel method for facilitating lateral sesamoid excision.
• To simplify a key component of the McBride procedure.

Main Methods:

• The described method employs an instrument typically used in arthroscopic knee surgery.
• This technique aims to improve the ease of lateral sesamoid removal.

Main Results:

• The technique markedly facilitates the excision of the lateral sesamoid.
• It offers a more straightforward approach to this surgical step.

Conclusions:

• This modified technique simplifies lateral sesamoid excision in the McBride procedure.
• The use of an arthroscopic instrument enhances the practicality of the method.