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Procedure/Product Pages (4)

• • Bunionnette

  • 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 …
• • Hammer Toe/Claw Toe

  • Hammer toe is a flexible or rigid flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of the lesser toe. A similar deformity that also involves the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint is known as claw toe. These deformities result from an imbalance in the dynamic flexion and extension forces that cross the lesser MTP, PIP, and (in the …
• • Metatarsal Shortening Osteotomy

  • A long lesser metatarsal can lead to common toe problems. A metatarsal shortening osteotomy can help prevent future complications, including plantar plate tears leading to crossover toe deformities, as well as hammer toes and claw toes. Once these complications have occurred, the surgeon may choose a metatarsal shortening osteotomy to decompress …
• • QuickFix™ Cannulated Screw Set

  • The QuickFix™ Cannulated Screw System is a comprehensive set for fixation of the foot, ankle, hand, wrist, and elbow. The screws are cannulated, partially threaded, titanium alloy and are indicated for use in bone reconstruction, osteotomy, arthrodesis, joint fusion, fracture repair, and fracture fixation of bones appropriate for the size of …