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kellers arthroplasty - operative indications
kellers arthroplasty - operative considerations

Kellers arthroplasty-Medial midline skin incision

Kellers arthroplasty-Articular surface is removed

Kellers arthroplasty-A K wire along the length of the toe

Kellers arthroplasty-Suture into capsule
post operative protocol
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Post operative protocol

Kellers Arthroplasty - post operative

Compressive Kellers type bandage for 2 weeks.
Wounds dressed with Inadine and mepore for 2 weeks and then as required.
Weight bear as able in stiff through rocker soled shoe.
K wire removed at 6 weeks.