Arthroscopic Repair of Chronic Plantar Plate Tears of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A New Surgical Technique With Patient Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1177/23259671221137558
Abstract: Background: Most plantar plate tears of the first metatarsophalangeal joint can be treated successfully by nonoperative means. Primary repair may be indicated to restore continuity of the plantar structures and joint stability. Inadequate or failed… read more here.
Keywords: plate tears; plantar plate; first metatarsophalangeal; plantar ... See more keywords
A versatile method for dorsal-approach plantar plate repair using standard operative instruments
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04951-w
Abstract: Background The plantar plate is an important static stabilizer of the lesser metatarsophalangeal joints, and disruptions of the plantar plate can lead to significant instability and lesser toe deformities. In recent years, direct plantar plate… read more here.
Keywords: plantar plate; plantar; dorsal approach; plate repair ... See more keywords