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Plantar thrombophlebitis is a rare abnormality with few cases reported in the literature. Coexistence with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection increases its relevance. The disease is generally classified as idiopathic, and it is suggested that it is attributed to conditions that lead to hypercoagulability. We present the case of a 68-year-old female patient with thrombosis of the lateral plantar veins and a diagnosis of coronavirus disease of 2019. The plantar vein thrombosis diagnosis was made by means of Doppler ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection was suspected per clinical information and confirmed with reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction technique. Treatment was successful using rivaroxaban and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the percutaneous arthrodesis technique with single medial portal of the first metatarsophalangeal joint and to evaluate the results of a series of nine cases (10 feet) with a diagnosis of hallux rigidus subjected to this technique, comparing the results with literature data regarding the conventional technique. Methods: This was a retrospective, observational study performed by analysis of medical records and radiographs of nine patients undergoing percutaneous arthrodesis of the hallux metatarsophalangeal joint. Gender, age, consolidation time, level of postoperative pain and degree of patient satisfaction were evaluated. Results: Eight patients were female, and one patient was male. The mean age was 68.7 years, the mean consolidation time was 8 weeks, the consolidation ratio was 70%, there was pain improvement in the postoperative period, and all patients considered themselves satisfied with the surgery. Conclusion: Percutaneous arthrodesis of the metatarsophalangeal hallux joint potentially yields results similar to those of the conventional method demonstrated in the literature but uses smaller incisions.Level of Evidence IV, Therapeutic Studies, Case Series.