Dorsal Plantar Plate Repair – VisaMedicure (Foot Clinic) – Dr.T.V.Raja The basis for plantar plate tear surgery involves directly repairing the tear by sewing the ligament (plantar plate) back together in the proper position. This is medically called ‘Primary Repair’ of the plantar plate. Simple tears are straightforward. A complex tear where the plantar plate […]
Metatarsal Osteotomy – Foot Treatment Metatarsal shortening osteotomies are needed to correct toe angulation or dislocation. This is most commonly seen in hammertoe or claw toe deformities. Other less involved options may be more appropriate depending on the deformity and symptoms of the patient. However, when the toe is dislocated, the deformity must be addressed […]
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment & Management Surgical approach for release of flexor retinaculum in patient with tarsal tunnel syndrome. The retinaculum should be identified and carefully released in its entirety. The posterior tibial nerve should be identified, visualized, and left undisturbed along the course until its bifurcation at the porta pedis.
Ingrown toenail facts An ingrown toenail is a common, often unpleasant condition frequently seen in the big toenail. Athletes commonly suffer from ingrown toenails. Improper shoe gear and toe injuries are frequently associated with ingrown toenails. It is not unusual for an ingrown toenail to recur unless treated appropriately. Conservative treatments include soaks, elevation, proper […]
Percutaneous distal metatarsal osteotomy for correction of hallux valgus. One of the most frequent techniques involves a combination of chevron osteotomy of the firstmetatarsal with osteotomy of the first phalanx, both internally fixated. Lateral metatarsal misalignment and toe deformities can also be addressed by percutaneous treatment, with lower morbidity rates than open techniques.
