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Stamatis, E.D. et al.

Strength of fixation of Ludloff metatarsal osteotomy utilizing three different types of Kirschner wires: a biomechanical study.

Static biomechanical studies have demonstrated that the Ludloff shaft metatarsal osteotomy is significantly more stable than other commonly used proximal (basilar) osteotomies, such as the proximal crescentic and the proximal chevron. High average static bending failure moments have been recorded for the screw fixation Ludloff osteotomy construct. The objective of the current study was to find a reasonable alternative method of fixation in cases where a short osteotomy may not be amenable to adequate screw fixation and in cases where an inadvertent intraoperative fracture of the metatarsal occurs and subsequent screw fixation is precarious due to inadequate bone stock. A Ludloff osteotomy was performed on 24 matched pairs of cadaveric specimens to compare the strength of fixation of three different types of Kirschner wires (smooth, threaded, and SOC threaded). Biomechanical testing with plantar force was carried out, and failure load and stiffness were measured for each specimen. The current results indicate that the threaded pin construct provides adequate strength for fixation of the Ludloff osteotomy in the clinical setting.[1]

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Strength of fixation of Ludloff metatarsal osteotomy utilizing three different types of Kirschner wires: a biomechanical study. Stamatis, E.D., Navid, D.O., Parks, B.G., Myerson, M.S. Foot & ankle international / American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society [and] Swiss Foot and Ankle Society. (2003) [Pubmed]

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