Cody Procedure 10.27 Flashcards
When would you perform a Weil osteotomy?
Metatarsalgia due to metatarsal overloading
Define metatarsalgia
A condition in which the ball of your foot becomes painful and inflamed
Second metatarsal shortening osteotomy
A procedure that cuts in shortens the second metatarsal to decrease pain at the base of the second toe (in the ball of the foot) or to help straighten out the second toe.
Involves cutting the second metatarsal, and removing a small section of the bone correction secured by screws and sometimes a plate.
Fixos twist off / snap off screw
Metatarsal Weil osteotomies
WS 2.0mm
Design to perform faster, screw insertion without pre-drilling and countersinking steps
Screwdriver for snap off screw
Akin procedure
A hallux osteotomy of the proximal phalanx for the purposes of correcting and abduction deformity of the big toe.
performed when the metatarsal correction was not enough to produce a straight ‘ toe so in this situation, the Akin is a “cheat.”
What is anchorage 2
A plating system
intended for use in internal fixation, reconstruction and treatment of fractures in the foot and ankle in adult and adolescent patients.
Anchorage lapidus plate
2 holes distal, 2 holes proximal
T10 variax screws ( 2.7mm & 3.5mm ). In circular holes
T10 4.1mm partially threaded cp screw in lapidus cross plate hole
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Easyclip
Nitinol implant staple system for akin
8-25mm
