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Year |
2004 |
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Question Number |
107. |
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Category |
Foot and Ankle |
Question
Figures 29a and 29b show the radiographs of a 64-year-old man who has an irreducible dislocation of the second metatarsophalangeal joint. After lengthening of the extensor tendons and release of the capsule, the joint continues to subluxate. What is the next most appropriate step in treatment?
1- Metatarsal shortening osteotomy
2- Metatarsal head resection
3- Metatarsophalangeal joint fusion
4- Resection of the phalangeal base
5- Pinning of the joint
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