Entry points of nutrient arteries at risk during osteotomy of the lesser metatarsals: a fresh cadaveric study

BACKGROUND: Osteotomies of the lesser (second to fourth) metatarsals are often used to correct forefoot deformities. However, certain areas of the lesser metatarsals where arteries may be prone to damage during surgery, and the resulting nonunion and delayed union could cause serious problems. This...

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Published in:J Foot Ankle Res
Main Authors: Tonogai, Ichiro, Hayashi, Fumio, Tsuruo, Yoshihiro, Sairyo, Koichi
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BioMed Central 2018
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6083557/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30116305
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13047-018-0288-8
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