Proximal Metatarsal Osteotomy

A proximal opening wedge metatarsal osteotomy is a common procedure used to correct mild to moderate hallux valgus deformities. Arthrex offers both locking and non-locking wedge plating options to provide a stable, measurable, and powerful bunion correction.

^References

^{1. Hofstaetter SG, Glisson RR, Alitz CJ, Trnka HJ, Easley ME. Biomechanical comparison of screws and plates for hallux valgus opening-wedge and Ludloff osteotomies. Clin Biomech. 2008;23:101-108. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2007.08.012.}

^{2. Arthrex, Inc. LA0432A. Naples, FL; 2008.}

^{3. Wukich DK, Roussel AJ, Dial DM. Correction of metatarsus primus varus with an opening wedge plate: a review of 18 procedures. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2009;48(4):420-426. doi:10.1053/j.jfas.2009.02.008.}

See also:
Proximal 1st Metatarsal Osteotomy

Videos - Surgical Technique (1)
- - Proximal 1st Metatarsal Osteotomy Featuring the LPS Opening Wedge System
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  - Ref. #: DVD-1082
  - Version: N/A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 12/13/2006
  - Presenters: Paul Shurnas, MD, Mark Easley, MD
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Animations - Surgical Technique (3)
- - Compression FT Screw - Chevron
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  - Ref. #: AN1-00030-EN
  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 03/27/2014
  - Presenter: Anand Vora, MD
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- - Low Profile Metatarsal Opening Wedge Plate
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  - Ref. #: AN1-00106-EN
  - Version: F
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 12/15/2017
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- - Low Profile Locking Proximal Opening Wedge Osteotomy Plate
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  - Ref. #: AN1-00105-EN
  - Version: D
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 07/17/2017
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Surgical Technique Guides (1)
- - Low Profile Plate and Screw System
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  - Ref. #: LT2-0430-EN
  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 03/12/2018
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Brochures (1)
- - Compression FT Screw System
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  - Ref. #: LB2-0487-EN
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  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 04/06/2018
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Videos - Presentation (1)
- - Double Osteotomy for Moderate Hallux Valgus Correction Utilizing the POW Plates and Trim-It™ Pin
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  - Ref. #: VID1-00664-EN
  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 12/23/2015
  - Presenter: John Crates, MD
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Product and Technique Highlights (1)
- - Arthrex^® Compression FT
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  - Ref. #: LS1-0487-PT
  - Version: C
  - Language: Português
  - Revision Date: 10/26/2015
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Animations - Patient Education (2)
- - Low-Profile Proximal Opening Wedge Osteotomy Using a Locking Plate
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  - Ref. #: pAN1-00105-EN
  - Version: A
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 08/14/2018
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- - First Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint Fusion with Lapidus Plate System
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  - Ref. #: PAN1-00019-EN
  - Version: E
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 07/13/2017
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Presentation Slides (1)
- - When You Treat Foot and Ankle ... Think Arthrex
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  - Ref. #: PPT2-0403-EN
  - Version: I
  - Language: English
  - Revision Date: 12/20/2019
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