Aslam, N. and Ribbans, W. J. (2005) First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis using a vitallium plate with a mean two year follow up. Foot and Ankle Surgery. 11(4), pp. 197-201. 1460-9584.
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| Abstract: | Twenty-four patients (33 feet) underwent metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis using a vitallium plate with an additional oblique screw. The mean age was 55 years (range, 37–68) with a mean follow up of 28 months (range, 16–45). Patients were evaluated using the American Foot and Ankle Society clinical and radiographic guidelines. Twenty-three patients (32 feet) went on to complete fusion within 12 weeks, one patient had a non-union, the fusion was repeated successfully. One patient had deep infection and two patients had persistent foot pain. Hallux valgus angle was reduced by a mean of 12 degrees and intermetatarsal angle by a mean of 2 degrees. Patient satisfaction was high with relief of symptoms and improved appearance of the foot. First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis using a vitallium plate with an oblique interfragmentary screw is a successful procedure with a high fusion rate, low complication rate and a high level of patient satisfaction |
| Additional Information: | UoA 12, RAE 2008 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Joint; Fusion; Foot; Plate |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RD Surgery > RD563 Podiatry |
| Creators: | Aslam, N and Ribbans, William J |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society |
| Date: | 1 December 2005 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 197-201 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Foot and Ankle Surgery |
| Volume: | 11 |
| Number: | 4 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2005.07.002 |
| ISSN: | 1460-9584 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/29 |
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