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First MTP(Big toe) fusion-Medial midline skin incision

First MTP (Big toe) fusion - The proximal phalynx dissected

First MTP(Big toe) fusion -Preparation of the proximal phalynx

First MTP (Big toe) fusion - correctly positioned phalynx
First MTP (Big toe) fusion - post operative
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First MTP (Big toe) fusion - The proximal phalynx dissected

First MTP (Big toe) fusion - The proximal phalynx dissected
The proximal phalynx needs to be carefully subperiosteally dissected almost to the level of the ip joint to allow an adequate length of screw to be used in it.