The Foot
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 189-193, September 2009

Midfoot fusion using a locking plate system: A case report

Podiatric Surgery Department, Solihull Primary Care Trust, Crabtree Drive, Chelmsley Wood B37 5BU, United Kingdom

Received 30 October 2008; received in revised form 18 January 2009; accepted 26 January 2009.

Abstract 

Background

Midfoot osteoarthrosis can impede daily activity and affect lifestyle, due to pain and footwear restrictions. A case is presented of an arthrodesis of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsocuneiform joints (MCJs), undertaken using a locking plate system, to treat painful degenerative changes that had been symptomatic for 6 months.

Conclusion

Arthrodesis of the 2nd and 3rd MCJs using a locking plate system achieved adequate fusion and the presenting complaint was resolved. The patient was delighted with the surgical outcome.

Keywords: Metatarsocuneiform fusion, Midfoot arthropathy/degenerative joint disease, Locking plates

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PII: S0958-2592(09)00008-X

doi:10.1016/j.foot.2009.01.008

The Foot
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 189-193, September 2009

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