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- An Akin osteotomy is a medial closing wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx of the great toe. It is used to correct hallux valgus interphalangeus. The Akin osteotomy is usually a component of a primary procedure in which a hallux valgus deformity is corrected. The osteotomy site is fixed with a DynaNite™ Nitinol staple, low-profile …
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- Arthrex offers a variety PLLA fixation options with the Trim-It Screw and Trim-It Pin families. The Trim-It Instrumentation Set includes the necessary instruments needed to drill, measure depth, tap and properly “cut-to-size” and retaper the tip of the 2.7 mm, 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm and 4.5 mm bio-absorbable Trim-It Screws. Arthrex …
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- A bunionette is also known as a Tailor’s Bunion. It is a painful lateral bony prominence of the 5th metatarsal head resulting in a widened forefoot. A bunionette can be caused by a large 5th metatarsal head (Type I), lateral bowing of the 5th metatarsal shaft (Type II), or an increase in the 4th and 5th intermetatarsal space …
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- A chevron osteotomy is the most common technique used to correct mild to moderate bunion deformities. Traditionally, this procedure has been performed through an open approach. However, since the advent of minimally invasive surgery (MIS), surgeons now have the option to perform a chevron osteotomy through small percutaneous incisions. Following …
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- The titanium Compression FT (fully threaded) screws come in 2.5 mm Micro, 3.5 mm Mini, 4.0 mm Standard, 5.0 mm Large, and 7.0 mm XL. The variable-stepped thread pitch and headless design help reduce the risk of profile complications, provide compression, and allow for simplified insertion. Surgeons can now achieve zero-profile, stable fixation. …
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- The titanium Compression FT (fully threaded) screws come in 2.5 mm Micro, 3.5 mm Mini, 4.0 mm Standard, 5.0 mm Large, and 7.0 mm XL. The variable-stepped thread pitch and headless design helps reduce the risk of profile complications, provides compression, and allows for simplified insertion. Surgeons can now achieve zero-profile, stable …
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- 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 …
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- The Lapidus procedure is an arthrodesis of the first metatarsocuneiform joint. It is performed most commonly as a method to reduce the intermetatarsal angle (IMA) in the setting of hypermobility or arthritis of the first metatarsocuneiform joint.
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- The Mini TightRope® fixation system is a low-profile implant designed to correct a number of forefoot deformities including hallux valgus, Lisfranc disruptions, Tailor’s bunion, and hallux varus. Consisting of #2 FiberWire® suture and two stainless steel buttons, this device improves the care of foot and ankle patients with its …
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- The Mini TightRope® procedure is useful as an alternative or adjunct method for reduction of the intermetatarsal angle. A FiberWire® and button construct is placed across (distally or proximally) the first and second metatarsals. Reduction of the IMA is obtained with a clamp. The Mini TightRope is tightened and tied. The reduced …
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- The Mini TightRope® is a low profile system designed to correct a number of forefoot deformities including hallux valgus, Lisfranc disruptions, Tailor’s bunion and hallux varus. Comprised of #2 FiberWire and two stainless steel buttons, this device improves foot and ankle patient care with its strength and versatility. A FiberWire and …
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- Arthrex has recently launched an entire platform for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) complete with: AR-200 MIS Power Unit – delivering a corded, high-torque, and low-velocity drill with built-in fluid irrigation, ideal for MIS techniques Minimally Invasive Burrs – a variety of burrs, each with a specific surgical …
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- To meet the trending demand for less invasive surgery, Arthrex offers a specialized power unit for percutaneous surgery along with a vast array of single-use sterile burrs. These burrs are specifically designed to treat various pathologies and procedures including: Transverse and chevron osteotomies of the 1st metatarsal Akin …
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- A proximal opening wedge metatarsal osteotomy is a common procedure used to correct mild to moderate hallux valgus deformities. Arthrex offers both locking and non-locking wedge plating options to provide a stable, measurable, and powerful bunion correction. References 1. Hofstaetter SG, Glisson RR, Alitz CJ, Trnka HJ, Easley ME. …
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