A versatile method for dorsal-approach plantar plate repair using standard operative instruments

Table 1 Patient results

Age	PPR	Concomitant procedure	Concomitant operation	Preoperative Pain (0–10)	Postoperative Pain (0–10)	AOFAS	SAT (0–10)
72	2			5	1
58	2		Scarf	0	0	90	10
73	2,3		Scarf	6	0	90	10
67	3	ETL	Fusion, 2nd release	5	0	90	10
71	2	PIPR	Scarf	5	0	90	9
73	2		Scarf	3	1
81	2		Scarf	4	1	75	10
73	2		Scarf, LCL	5	0	90	10
65	2		Scarf	3	0	100	10
66	2	Weil	PMO	5	3	85	8

PPR plantar plate repair, ETL extensor tendon lengthening, PIPR proximal interphalangeal joint resection arthroplasty, Fusion: arthrodesis for first metatarsal phalangeal joint, LCL lateral column lengthening for flat foot, SAT satisfaction, PMO proximal metatarsal osteotomy

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