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Epilepsy Journal

Epilepsy Journal

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Rheumatoid Foot Reconstruction

Maintenance with distal metatarsal osteotomies and numerous bunion corrective tactics. However, the reference popular remains first MTP joint fusion, lesser metatarsal head resection, and lesser proximal interphalangeal joint fusion. The present retrospective look at observed the consequences of 4 extraordinary surgeons who had carried out the reference trendy rheumatoid forefoot reconstruction from August 2008 to August 2012 on patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Radiographic and statistical evaluation of the records from 20 sufferers determined an universal first MTP joint fusion rate of 90%, regularly taking place via 108  days postoperatively. Radiographic nonunion came about in 2 of the 20 sufferers , despite the fact that both had been asymptomatic, and not using a revision important. Lesser digit deformity revision took place in 1 affected person (5%), and moderate to mild infection evolved in 4 sufferers . The radiographic and scientific comply with-up length changed into three hundred and sixty five days. Our look at discovered that this method presents excellent radiographic improvement, an acceptable time to fusion, a low reoperation rate, and minimal complications. In addition, correction of the deformity became maintained at 1 yr postoperatively. In end, first MTP joint fusion with lesser metatarsal..

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