The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Nonunion incidence following differing weightbearing protocols after first metatarsal phalangeal joint arthrodesis: A systematic review.
Anthony Schwab, Gregory Rose, Andrew Meyr, Roland Ramdass
Published: 202510.1053/j.jfas.2025.10.012
Abstract
BACKGROUND: When performing arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ), reported fixation options have been vast with high success rates and a low complication profile. Immediate postoperative weightbearing status typically varies by s…
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