Resection of the metatarsal heads is performed with correct alignment and length relative to each other, allowing correction of deformity and soft tissue contractures. The metatarsal stumps are …

Jul 6, 2015 · Metatarsal head resection is a common and standardized treatment used as part of the surgical routine for metatarsal head osteomyelitis.

The most common metatarsal surgery is preformed on the first metatarsal for the correction of bunion deformity. The second most common metatarsal surgery is on the fifth metatarsal for …

The forefoot plantar surface is a common location of DFUs, where there is a protrusion of the metatarsal heads. Two techniques have been described to address metatarsal head resection …

Jul 26, 2016 · The plantar transverse method may be used to resect and remove deeply depressed metatarsal heads and/or remove redundant tissue and nodule formation . Digital …

In conclusion, metatarsal head resection is a simple procedure that gives long-term pain relief in over two thirds of the patients who have rheumatoid forefoot deformities. A high rate of …

metatarsal head resection and oste-otomies. Metatarsal head resection is a common procedure used to reduce the plantar pressure by removing the prominent metatarsal head to assist in …

Our results, which are comparable to those of other studies, confirm the success of metatarsal head resection for the treatment of inflammatory forefoot destruction in rheumatoid arthritis to …

Dai H, Zhai WT, Wang LC , et al. Clinical result of forefoot correction by the first ray stabilization combined with resection of the lesser metatarsal head procedure for patient with rheumatoid …

Nov 19, 2024 · The management of distal diabetic foot ulcers requires precise surgical interventions, and a recent study sheds light on two key approaches: Metatarsal Osteotomy …