Distances from the deep plantar arch to the lesser metatarsals at risk during osteotomy: a fresh cadaveric study

Abstract Background The deep plantar arch is formed by anastomosis of the lateral and deep plantar arteries. Osteotomy of the lesser metatarsals is often used to treat metatarsalgia and forefoot deformity. Although it is known that some blood vessels supplying the lesser metatarsals are prone to dam...

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Main Authors: Ichiro Tonogai, Fumio Hayashi, Yoshihiro Tsuruo, Koichi Sairyo
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Subjects:
Deep plantar arch
Lesser metatarsal
Osteotomy
Cadaveric study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-018-0300-3
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