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Surgery for MTP Instability

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Description: Lesser Toe Problems
A number of abnormalities may need to be addressed: there is almost always a hammertoe deformity
instability of the MTP joint with a partial or full thickness plantar plate tear (plain or MR arthrography, or ultrasound, can help distinguish partial from full thickness tears)
in a few patients, fixed dislocation of the MTP joint

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Barrie & Whatmough
Institution: ELFAH
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Language: English

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Added: Wed Aug 27 2008