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01-05-2010 | Ankle

Surgical approaches to the forefoot for common sports-related pathologies: a review of the literature and cadaveric dissection

Authors: David Ahearne, Peter Rosenfeld

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 5/2010

Abstract

This article reviews the published literature regarding the surgical approaches to pathologies encountered within the forefoot, including arthroscopic and open techniques, and their treatment. We have demonstrated these surgical approaches with cadavers, to identify the key anatomical landmarks and safe zones for these surgical techniques, to prevent the complications associated with their treatment.

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Title: Surgical approaches to the forefoot for common sports-related pathologies: a review of the literature and cadaveric dissection
Authors: David Ahearne
Peter Rosenfeld
Publication date: 01-05-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 5/2010
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-010-1096-2

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