Many disorders produce discomfort in the metatarsal region of the forefoot. These disorders
include traumatic lesions of the soft tissues and bones (eg, turf toe, plantar plate disruption …

Progressive subluxation/dislocation of the lesser toes resulting from idiopathic inflammation
about one or more of the lesser metatarsophalangeal joints is a common cause of …

The plantar plate provides a substantial static support for the lesser metatarsophalangeal
joints. Insufficiency involving tear, attenuation, or absence of this structure can result in …

The purpose of this study was to analyze the early results of a new technique for anatomic
plantar plate repair and advancement using a Weil metatarsal osteotomy of the second …

Surgical treatment of the subluxed second metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) has been a
consistently frustrating problem for the foot and ankle surgeon. The plantar plate is the …

Background: Ligamentous and capsular insufficiency of the second metatarsophalangeal
joint has been surgically treated for over two decades, mainly with indirect surgical repairs …

Forefoot pathology is a most challenging orthopedic subject owing to the anatomic
complexity, the sophistication of its biomechanics, and the range of pathology, stressors, and …

The purpose of this study was to establish the accuracy of ultrasound in the examination of
the plantar plate by comparing it with MRI, or if available, surgical findings. The lesser …

The objective of the present study was to assess the utility of magnetic resonance imaging in
evaluating injury to the plantar plate and to determine whether conventional low-field …

Discussion MRI enables a comprehensive assessment of soft tissue and osseous structures
and elegantly depicts the complex ligamentous structures of the foot and ankle. Cost, time …