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Distal fractures of the 5th metatarsal

$Flat, rigid-sole shoe as a stiff-soled orthosis for nonoperative treatment of metatarsal fractures$

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$Intramedullary K-wire fixation of a diaphyseal fracture of a metatarsal$

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$K-wire fixation of a distal extraarticular fracture of the 5th metatarsal$

Main indications

Temporary K-wire immobilization for excision arthroplasty of the MTP joint

Main indications

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Hand – Distal phalanges revision published