Use of the Crescentic Saw for Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint

Shute, Gerald C.; Sferra, James J.

doi:10.1177/107110079801901013

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“…17 He stated that sagittal plane correction of the usually dorsiflexed toe was easily achieved with a large radius crescentic blade, allowing the proximal phalanx to be “dialed down” without considerable loss of bone and the need for bone grafting. Excellent bone contact and minimal bone shortening was also touted by Shute and Sferra 18 to advocate the use of the crescentic osteotomy for initial first MPJ arthrodesis. By making 2 crescentic cuts at the metatarsal head and proximal phalangeal articular surfaces, Shute and Sferra obtained mutiplanar positioning of the hallux with improved stability and apposition.…”

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