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Mini TightRope system for hallux abducto valgus deformity: a discussion and case report.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20660881     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This case report reviews the presentation and treatment of a 68-year-old diabetic woman with severe hallux abducto valgus deformity and progressively worsening pain and joint stiffness. The patient had a history of two distinct episodes of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and was deemed inappropriate for cast immobilization. The Arthrex Mini TightRope system was used in an attempt to reduce significantly increased intermetatarsal and hallux abductus angles, with the advantage of immediate postoperative weightbearing. An Integra K2 hemi-joint implant was also used to address the marked osteoarthritis at the first metatarsophalangeal joint. The potential role that this fixation technology may play in forefoot surgery is then discussed, along with its limitations and possible complications.
Authors:
Bryan Christopher West
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association     Volume:  100     ISSN:  1930-8264     ISO Abbreviation:  J Am Podiatr Med Assoc     Publication Date:    2010 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-27     Completed Date:  2010-12-08     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8501423     Medline TA:  J Am Podiatr Med Assoc     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  291-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Private practice, Foot Healthcare Associates, 18161 W 13 Mile Rd, Ste D-2, Southfield, MI 48076, USA. bwestdpm@comcast.net
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Arthroplasty, Replacement
Casts, Surgical / contraindications
Female
Hallux Valgus / radiography,  surgery*
Humans
Joint Prosthesis
Metatarsophalangeal Joint / surgery
Orthopedic Procedures / instrumentation*,  methods*
Osteoarthritis / surgery
Venous Thrombosis / complications

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