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Correction of Crossover Toe Deformity by Plantar Plate Tenodesis and Arthroscopic Release of Lumbrical.

ABSTRACT: Plantar plate deficiency is the major cause of instability of the metatarsophalangeal joint. As the joint subluxates dorsally, the lumbrical is tethered on the medial side of the joint by the deep metatarsal ligament and becomes a deforming force for the development of crossover toe deformity. Release of the lumbrical is needed to achieve adequate medial soft-tissue release. Plantar plate tenodesis has been described to correct the deformity by suturing the plantar plate to the extensor digitorum longus tendon. The purpose of this Technical Note is to incorporate the technique of arthroscopic release of the lumbrical tendon into the technique of plantar plate tenodesis.

SUBMITTER: Lui TH

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8252812 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Correction of Crossover Toe Deformity by Plantar Plate Tenodesis and Arthroscopic Release of Lumbrical.

Lui Tun Hing TH Ng Chun Kiu CK

Arthroscopy techniques 20210524 6

Plantar plate deficiency is the major cause of instability of the metatarsophalangeal joint. As the joint subluxates dorsally, the lumbrical is tethered on the medial side of the joint by the deep metatarsal ligament and becomes a deforming force for the development of crossover toe deformity. Release of the lumbrical is needed to achieve adequate medial soft-tissue release. Plantar plate tenodesis has been described to correct the deformity by suturing the plantar plate to the extensor digitoru ...[more]

PMID: 34258213

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Project description:BackgroundThe plantar plate is a major stabilizing structure of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint with instability frequently occurring after a tear or attenuation of this structure. Commonly, a McGlamry elevator is used to strip the plantar plate from the plantar surface of the metatarsal to improve exposure of the MTP joint. The anatomy of the proximal plantar plate and vascular consequence of stripping the plantar plate from the metatarsal is not yet well understood. The purpose of this study is to describe the proximal attachment of the plantar plate anatomically and quantify the relative contribution of blood supply to the proximal plantar plate from both the metatarsal and the plantar fascia.MethodsFor anatomic evaluation, 6 lower extremity cadaver specimens without any gross evidence of foot and ankle deformity were utilized. For imaging analysis, 16 fresh frozen human adult cadaveric lower extremity specimens were used for this study, resulting in 35 MTP joints without deformity and 11 lesser MTP joints with cockup and/or crossover deformities. The specimens were prepared as described previously by Finney et al.5.ResultsFrom gross anatomic dissection, the plantar plate origin consists of a stout fibrous pedicle distinct from the surrounding synovial-type tissue that firmly anchors the plantar plate to the metatarsal. Based on nano-computed tomographic imaging, an average of 63.5% of the vascular supply to the proximal portion of the plantar plate entered from the metatarsal pedicle. The remaining 36.5% of the vascular supply entered from the plantar fascia.ConclusionThe proximal attachment of the plantar plate includes a stout fibrous pedicle anchoring the proximal portion of the plantar plate to the notch between the medial and lateral plantar condyles of the metatarsal head. The vascular supply of the proximal plantar plate is supplied from both the metatarsal pedicle and plantar fascia.Level of evidenceLevel III, retrospective comparative study.

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Correction of Crossover Toe Deformity by Plantar Plate Tenodesis and Arthroscopic Release of Lumbrical.

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Correction of Crossover Toe Deformity by Plantar Plate Tenodesis and Arthroscopic Release of Lumbrical.

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