Hallux Valgus

Arthrex offers a multitude of fixation options to correct hallux valgus (bunion) deformities.

In the presence of 1st TMT joint hypermobility, surgeons have the option use either the plantar lapidus plate or a traditional dorsal medial lapidus plate. The advantages of the plantar approach include strong and stable tension-side fixation that spares the tibialis anterior tendon.

For patients with a stable 1st TMT joint, surgeons may take a minimally invasive approach using Arthrex's MIS power unit and instrumentation to create the percutaneous incisions for the osteotomy. Fixation is achieved with Compression FT screws.

For surgeons that prefer an open approach to correct the deformity, Arthrex offers the versatile proximal 1st metatarsal osteotomy plate and proximal opening wedge plates.

Finally, if an Akin osteotomy is needed, Arthrex offers DynaNite^® Nitinol staples for a stable and reproducible fixation option. Surgeons that would like to take an MIS approach can use Arthrex Compression FT or PT screws to achieve fixation.

^References

^{1. Klos K, Simons P, Hajduk A-S, et al. Plantar versus dorsomedial locked plating for lapidus arthrodesis: a biomechanical comparison. Foot Ankle Int. 2011;32(11):1081-1085. doi:10.3113/FAI.2011.1081.}

^{2. Arthrex, Inc. LA1-00068-EN. Naples, FL; 2018.}

Surgical Technique Videos (26)
- - 1st TMT Fusion Using the Arthrex Plantar Lapidus Plate
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  - Ref. #: VID1-000010-en-US
  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 11/05/2018
  - Presenter: Ryan B. Rigby, DPM
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- - Akin Osteotomy Using the DynaNite^® Nitinol Staple
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  - Ref. #: VPT1-00950-EN
  - Version: B
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 10/10/2018
  - Presenter: Thomas G. Harris, MD
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- - Plantar Lapidus Plate
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  - Ref. #: VID1-00882-EN
  - Version: B
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 08/17/2017
  - Presenter: James McWilliam, MD
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Surgical Technique Animations (8)
- - Compression FT Screw - Chevron
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  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 03/27/2014
  - Presenter: Anand Vora, MD
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- - Plantar Lapidus Surgical Technique
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  - Ref. #: AN1-00099-EN
  - Version: C
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 03/27/2019
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- - Minimally Invasive Hammertoe Deformity Correction
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  - Ref. #: AN1-000072-en-US
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  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 08/31/2020
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Surgical Technique Guides (8)
- - DynaNite^® Nitinol Staple for Akin Osteotomy
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  - Ref. #: LT1-00095-EN
  - Version: B
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 12/14/2018
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- - Plantar Lapidus Plate
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  - Ref. #: LT1-00013-EN
  - Version: D
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 02/22/2019
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- - Midfoot Plating Techniques
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  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 08/05/2014
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- - Arthrex Power Systems - AR-200 DrillSaw Highspeed Brochure
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  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 12/22/2020
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- - Compression FT Screw System
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  - Ref. #: LB1-0487-EN
  - Version: G
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 06/22/2020
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- - Trim-It Drill Pin^® Kit
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  - Revision Date: 04/04/2019
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White Papers (3)
- - Arthrex and Acumed Compression Screw Mechanical Testing
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  - Ref. #: LA1-000021-en-US
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  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 11/06/2019
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- - Compression and Push-Out Force Comparison of Arthrex to Competitor Compression Screws
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  - Ref. #: LA1-0487-EN
  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 08/18/2014
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- - Biomechanical Testing of Chevron Osteotomy Fixation in First Metatarsal: Bioabsorbable Compression Screw vs. OsteoMed Metal Screw
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  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 05/17/2007
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Presentation Videos (5)
- - Hallux Rigidus Treatment Algorithm of the 1st MTP Joint
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  - Ref. #: VID1-001040-en-US
  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 08/20/2020
  - Presenter: Thomas G. Harris, MD
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- - MIS: A Skeptic's View
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  - Ref. #: VID1-000766-en-US
  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 05/01/2020
  - Presenter: Jesse Doty, MD
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- - Arthrex Foot & Ankle Innovation for Sports Surgeons
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  - Ref. #: VPT1-00246-EN
  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 07/28/2014
  - Presenter: Steve Martin, MD
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Surgeon Newsletters (1)
- - Arthrex Presents: Breakthroughs in Foot and Ankle Technology Summer 2019
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  - Ref. #: LN1-000037-en-US
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  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 09/17/2019
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Product and Technique Highlights (3)
- - 5.0 mm and 7.0 mm Compression FT Screws
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  - Ref. #: LS1-00063-EN
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  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 06/11/2020
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- - The ARTHREX Compression FT
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  - Ref. #: LS1-0487-EN
  - Version: F
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  - Revision Date: 04/18/2018
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- - Trim-It Drill Pin^® - The Need to Remove Hardware is Disappearing
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  - Ref. #: LS1-0441-EN
  - Version: E
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 04/30/2014
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Product Demonstrations (2)
- - Plantar Lapidus Plate Product Demonstration
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  - Ref. #: AN1-00387-EN
  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 11/12/2019
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- - Minimally Invasive Surgery
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  - Ref. #: VID1-01476-EN
  - Version: B
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 01/29/2019
  - Presenter: Zack Day
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Patient Education Animations (4)
- - Low-Profile Proximal Opening Wedge Osteotomy Using a Locking Plate
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  - Ref. #: pAN1-00105-EN
  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 08/14/2018
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- - Hallux Valgus Repair with Mini TightRope^® System
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  - Ref. #: PAN1-00008-EN
  - Version: E
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 08/23/2017
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- - First Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint Fusion with Lapidus Plate System
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  - Revision Date: 07/13/2017
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Patient Education Literature (1)
- - Minimally Invasive Surgery to Correct Your Bunion
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  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 01/22/2020
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- - DrillSaw Highspeed 200™ Power System AR-200
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Reference Charts (2)
- - MIS Burrs Reference Chart
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  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 10/24/2019
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- - Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) OR Setup
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  - Ref. #: LR1-000011-en-US
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  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 09/10/2019
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Coding Guides (1)
- - 2020 Coding and Reimbursement Guidelines for Metal Compression FT Screws
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  - Revision Date: 09/21/2020
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Manuals & Troubleshooting (2)
- - DrillSaw Highspeed 200™
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- - DrillSaw Highspeed 200™
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  - Revision Date: 10/22/2018
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Catalogs (2)
- - Foot and Ankle - Next Generation in Foot and Ankle Technology 2020
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  - Revision Date: 02/04/2020
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- - Trauma Next Generation in Repair and Reconstruction 2021
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  - Ref. #: LB1-000242-en-US
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  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 01/05/2021
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Office Forms & Reference Documents (2)
- - Inventory Control Form: Compression FT Stand Alone Set - AR-8738S
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  - Ref. #: LF1-0487-EN
  - Version: F
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 05/03/2019
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- - Inventory Control Form: LPS — Forefoot Osteotomy Module - AR-13240S
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Case Presentation Videos (6)
- - Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction
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  - Version: B
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 08/04/2020
  - Presenter: Jorge I. Acevedo, MD
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- - Minimally Invasive Surgery
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  - Ref. #: VID1-000749-en-US
  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 02/13/2020
  - Presenter: Christopher P. Miller, MD
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- - Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Bunionette
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  - Ref. #: VID1-000144-en-US
  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 04/15/2019
  - Presenter: Thomas G. Harris, MD
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