Forefoot Procedures

Question 1

1st metatarso-phalangeal (MTP) Arthrodesis

Answer 1

define to treat arthritis, deformities, bunions of first ray where the first metatarsal head is fused to the proximal phalanx of the great toe to stiffen the first mtp joint
Trays / products that may be used
Anchorage, small frag, asnis micro, fixos, fixos 2, easy clip

Question 2

Brachymetatarsia

Answer 2

Define An abnormal shortening of the metatarsal bone, most commonly the 4th metatarsal. The treatment is to lengthen the Metatarsal.
Trays / products may be used:
Hoffman ll compact, Hoffman lll, Hoffman ll MRi, Hoffman Micro, Hydroset, Minirail

Question 3

Bunionette (Tailor’s Bunion)

Answer 3

Define A deformity that causes a bony lump around the small toe joint on the outside of your foot

Trays / products you may use:
Pro step MIS Bunionette, asnis micro, fixos

Question 4

Closing Wedge Osteotomy

Answer 4

Define a closing wedge osteotomy of the first metatarsal is performed to treat bunion deformities.

Trays / products you may use
anchorage, Asnis Micro, Fixos, Easyclip

Question 5

Hallux Interphalangeal Joint (IPJ) Arthrodesis

Answer 5

Define fusing the IPJ. performed to correct a deformed joint or reduce pain in the IPJ

Trays / products you may use
Asnis Micro, fixos, Easy Clip

Question 6

Hallux Valgus Correction

Answer 6

Define Bunion. A surgery to correct the deformity ,misalignment of the first metatarsal in relation to the big toe

Trays / products you may use:
Anchorage, Variax 2, asnis micro, fixos, mini, easy clip

Question 7

Hammertoe correction (PIP. / DIP joint )

Answer 7

define bone fusion to correct hammer toe deformity

Trays / products you may use:
Asnis micro, fixos, smart toe ll, toe tac xpress

Question 8

Medial closing wedge osteotomy. (Akin)

Answer 8

define An Akin osteotomy is a medial closing wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx of the great toe. Usually a component of a primary procedure
Probably using an asnis micro screw

Trays / products you may use:
Asnis micro, fixos, easy clip, minirail

Question 9

Weil Osteotomy

Answer 9

Define Metatarsal Shortening

Trays / products you may use:
Asnis micro, fixos

Question 10

Morton’s Neuroma

Answer 10

define a thickening of the tissue that surrounds the nerve leading to the toes. This leads to pain in the forefoot most commonly between your third and fourth toes

Tray used:
Edintrack ll

Question 11

Opening wedge osteotomy

Answer 11

define procedure for the correction of Laius valgus. Not as popular as closed, need for bone graft, non weight bearing, etc.

Trays / products you may use:
Anchorage, asnis micro, fixos

Question 12

Proximal fifth metatarsal fracture (Jones Fracture)

Answer 12

define a broken bone in your fifth metatarsal in zone 2 , surgically fixated by screws and or plates.

Trays / products you may use:
Anchorage, small frag, asnis lll, asnis jfx, fixos 2