Kenneth J. Hunt, M.D.
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Locked versus nonlocked plate fixation for hallux MTP arthrodesis.
Foot Ankle Int. 2011; (7): 704-9
Dorsal plate fixation is used commonly for arthrodesis of the hallux first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Custom dorsal plates incorporating locking technology have been developed recently for applications in the foot to provide relative ease of application and theoretically superior mechanical properties. The purpose of this study is to compare the radiographic and clinical outcomes of patients undergoing hallux MTP joint arthrodesis using a locked plate, or a nonlocked plate.
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