Lapidus arthrodesis.
Summary of "Lapidus arthrodesis."
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Affiliation
Fellowship Co-director, Advanced Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship, Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, Westerville, Ohio.
Journal Details
This article was published in the following journal.
Name: The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
ISSN: 1542-2224
Pages: 784-5
Links
- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22035618
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2011.09.014
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Arthrodesis
The surgical fixation of a joint by a procedure designed to accomplish fusion of the joint surfaces by promoting the proliferation of bone cells. (Dorland, 28th ed)
PubMed Articles
Lapidus arthrodesis (first metatarsal cuneiform arthrodesis) has become an accepted procedure for hallux abducto valgus. Several variations of fixation have been described. Earlier weightbearing posto...
Immediate Weight Bearing Following Modified Lapidus Arthrodesis.
First metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis (Lapidus procedure) can provide powerful correction of mild to moderate hypermobile or severe hallux valgus, although a period of non-weight bearing may be necessa...
As first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis is generally considered to be a successful procedure for the treatment of hallux rigidus, many surgeons question the usefulness of total joint replacemen...
Not all non-rheumatoid patients are satisfied with thumb metacarpophalangeal joint arthrodesis.
Abstract Arthrodesis of the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint exhibits good results in rheumatoid patients but is controversial in post-traumatic conditions. This study evaluated the subjective out...
Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is a technically demanding procedure that can be associated with a high number of complications, including nonunion. Bone grafting is commonly used in arthrodesis proced...
Clinical Trials
The aim of this observational study is to collect and evaluate the current clinical experience gained from the Hindfoot Arthrodesis Nail (HAN) for ankle and hindfoot fusions.
Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Surgical Treatment of Ankle Arthritis Outcome Study
The purpose of this study is to see if the clinical outcome success rate of Total Ankle Arthroplasty is similar to that of Ankle Arthrodesis over a period of 10 years. This will include...
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the S.T.A.R. device, as compared to patients undergoing ankle arthrodesis. The specific objectives are to show that S.T...
Evaluation of the Prosthetic Disc Replacement
Until now, arthrodesis (intervertebral fusion) is the formal treatment for the lumbar and cervical degenerative disc disease : arthrodesis has been the standard surgical treatment for the...
Follow-up of Patients After 4-row Arthrodesis or Proximal Row Carpectomy
The purpose of this trial is to follow-up on patients who underwent different types of wrist surgery: 4-row arthrodesis or proximal row carpectomy.
