No complications were observed, such as screw loosening or necrosis of the first metatarsal head. Conclusion The PECA technique can correct pronation of the first metatarsal in moderate and severe ...

Introduction: Callus is one of the main causes of diabetic foot ulcers. Therefore, preventing callus formation is very important. In a previous study, it was clarified that callus formation under the ...

The tarsometatarsal joint and the first metatarsal were reconstructed by precise preoperative design using the TSF space external fixation technique in one stage to correct the foot deformity and ...

The metatarsal heads are the most distal structures of these bones that will dissipate the forefoot load during the gait detachment phase. Thus, the alignment of these structures in the coronal plane ...

The joint was exposed and a 1.6 mm Kirschner wire was drilled into the shaft along the axis of the first metatarsal from the center of the head. A cannulated cup-shaped reamer (APTUS ® Foot, MEDARTIS ...

Primary metatarsalgia presents with pain on the plantar aspect of the foot under one or more metatarsal heads. Hallux valgus, rigidus, and sesamoiditis affect the first metatarsal head (fig 1).

Hallux valgus, rigidus, and sesamoiditis affect the first metatarsal head (fig 1). Plantar plate damage often presents with pain at the second metatarsal head. 12 Morton’s neuroma is typically ...