Abstract:The standard surgical approach for the fusion of the tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint involves a two-incision approach. Philpott et al. proposed a modified, single-incision dorsal approach that yields a similar exposure. This study compares the joint preparation between the standard and modified dorsal approach. Ten fresh frozen cadaver specimens were randomly assigned to receive either a standard or modified dorsal operative approach to the TMT joint. The joint surface was prepared, and the joint was disarticulate… Show more
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