Although it may be associated with some complications, the Weil osteotomy is an effective and safe procedure for the treatment of central metatarsalgia. We conclude that floating-toe deformity is a common complication associated with PIP joint arthrodesis. Although it appears not to cause a functional impairment, concurrent PIP arthrodesis should be avoided to reduce the occurrence of floating toes.
In this article, a case of talar neck fracture nonunion is presented. Union was accomplished with an indirect placement of a corticocancellous fibular graft through a posterolateral approach. The advantages and indications for this method of the treatment of talar neck nonunion are discussed, together with a review of the literature.
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