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PLANTAR APPROACH TO THE TOE FLEXORS

USES

This approach is used primarily for the release of the toe flexor tendons. This is also a useful approach to harvest the toe flexors for dorsal transfer.

ADVANTAGES

This approach comes directly down on the pathology and provides good visualization so that the neurovascular structures can be protected.

DISADVANTAGES

There are no disadvantages if this approach is used for a toe flexor release. It provides no exposure dorsally.

STRUCTURES AT RISK

The neurovascular structure on either side is at risk. They do not need to be specifically identified, but they do need to be protected.

TECHNIQUE

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Volar Approach to the Basal Joint of the Thumb (for Bennett’s Fracture) Anterior Approach to the Distal Thigh and Femur Anterolateral Approach to the Tibia Deltopectoral Approach Posterior Approach Anterior Approach to the Cervical Spine

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