Musculoskeletal Key

Dorsal Approach for Morton’s Neuroma The dorsal approach to the web space allows pathology of web spaces to be explored. By far, the most common use of this approach is…

Dorsal Approach to the Metatarsophalangeal Joints of the Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Toes The dorsal approach, which exposes the metatarsophalangeal joints of the second, third, fourth, and fifth toes,…

Dorsal Approach to the Second to Fifth Metatarsal Bones The dorsal approach to the second to fifth metatarsal bones provides safe access for surgery in a number of conditions. Because…

Lateral Approach to the Base of the Fifth Metatarsal The lateral approach to the base of the fifth metatarsal bone gives easy, safe access to that part of the bone….

Lateral Approach to the Fifth Metatarsal Head for Bunionette The lateral approach to the fifth metatarsal head is used almost exclusively for chevron osteotomies of that bone in the treatment…

Dorsal Approach to the Fifth Metatarsal Head for Bunionette The dorsal approach to the fifth metatarsal head is used almost exclusively for surgery on bunionettes. This condition, which consists of…

Medial Approach to the First Metatarsal Bone for Excision of the Medial Sesamoid Bone This surgical approach is used almost exclusively for excision of the medial (tibial) sesamoid bone. Two…

Dorsomedial Approach to the First Metatarsal The dorsomedial approach to the first metatarsal provides excellent exposure of the shaft of the first metatarsal bone. Its use is largely confined to…

Dorsolateral Approach for Bunion Surgery The dorsolateral approach for bunion surgery allows access to those structures present on the lateral aspect of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the hallux. It is…

Dorsomedial Approach to the Metatarsophalangeal Joint of the Great Toe The dorsomedial approach makes possible most surgeries to the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe for the treatments of bunions…