March 7, 2026 · Foot & ankle international · DOI: 10.1177/10711007251412446

Outcomes and Complications of First Tarsometatarsal Plantarflexion Bone Block Arthrodesis With a Precontoured Allograft Wedge

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The authors aimed to evaluate the midterm outcomes and complications associated with first tarsometatarsal plantarflexion bone block arthrodesis using a precontoured allograft wedge. Their retrospective study revealed a concerning 42% nonunion rate and a 27% revision rate among the 49 patients analyzed, suggesting that careful patient selection and thorough counseling about potential complications are crucial before proceeding with this surgical technique.

Bopha Chrea, Keenan Najdawi, Arianna Dalamaggas, John Femino, Chris Coetzee

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