Arthroplasty of MTP joints II to V requires a transverse plantar approach using an elliptical excision of skin calluses and subcutaneous tissue including bursae. The distal aspect of the plantar incision curves in line with the natural metatarsal head cascade.

The most common metatarsal surgery is preformed on the first metatarsal for the correction of bunion deformity. The second most common metatarsal surgery is on the fifth metatarsal for the correction of tailor's bunion deformity. This article will address metatarsal surgery of the other metatarsals. Surgery on the remaining metatarsal bones is ...

2022年6月16日 · This video shows a Metatarsal Head Resection Surgery performed by Dr. Spencer Niemann of Foot & Ankle Clinics of Arizona. Surgery done at Advanced Surgical C...

2016年7月26日 · Frequently, combinations of dorsal linear and plantar transverse incisions are required. The plantar transverse method may be used to resect and remove deeply depressed metatarsal heads and/or remove redundant tissue and nodule formation (Fig. 63.2). Digital deformities, when relevant, are addressed through separate dorsal linear entries.

metatarsal head resection and oste-otomies. Metatarsal head resection is a common procedure used to reduce the plantar pressure by removing the prominent metatarsal head to assist in healing of forefoot ulcerations. This procedure is also frequently used when a sub-metatarsal head Surgical intervention is often

This surgical procedure is performed to correct a bunionette, a bony bump on the outer side of the foot at the base of the fifth toe. The procedure removes this excess bone growth, eliminating the bump so that the bunionette does not press painfully against shoes.

2019年7月18日 · Surgical reconstruction entails creating a stable hallux with arthrodesis of the metatarsophalangeal joint and resection of the lesser metatarsal heads if the joints are not reducible or destroyed by the disease process. The hallux is generally fixed with a combination locking compression plate and the lesser toes held reduced with K-wire fixation.

Resection of the metatarsal head is a safe and relatively inexpensive procedure that facilitates closure of the lesion, helps to control infection, and prevents countless and costly amputations. Treatment of diabetic neuropathic ulcerations of the lower …

In conclusion, metatarsal head resection is a simple procedure that gives long-term pain relief in over two thirds of the patients who have rheumatoid forefoot deformities. A high rate of recurrence of pain and subsequent resection of first metatarsal head is noted if it is not resected primarily.

Seven types of conservative surgical procedures for DFO treatment in the forefoot are described in this review: (1) partial or total distal phalangectomy, (2) arthroplasty of the proximal or distal interphalangeal joint, (3) distal Syme amputation, (4) percutaneous flexor tenotomy, (5) sesamoidectomy, (6) arthroplasty of the metatarsophalangeal ...