Digital Surgery: Current Trends and Techniques - 06/08/11
, Kyle Fiala, DPMRésumé |
Digital deformities continue to be a common ailment among many patients who present to foot and ankle specialists. When conservative treatment fails to eliminate patient complaints, surgical correction remains a viable treatment option. Proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis remains the standard procedure among most foot and ankle surgeons. With continued advances in fixation technology and techniques, surgeons continue to have better options for the achievement of excellent digital surgery outcomes. This article reviews current trends in fixation of digital deformities while highlighting pertinent aspects of the physical examination, radiographic examination, and surgical technique.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Hammer toe, Claw toes, Mallet toes, Digital deformities
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Vol 27 - N° 4
P. 583-599 - octobre 2010 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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