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lapidus procedure - operative indications and cases to be wary of
lapidus procedure - operative considerations

Lapidus procedure-dorsal skin incision

Lapidus procedure-back to subchondral bone

Lapidus procedure-stabilising K wire

Lapidus procedure-plantar angulation
post operative protocol
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Lapidus procedure-back to subchondral bone

Lapidus procedure-back to subchondral bone
The TMT joint is prepared back to subchondral bone using small Lambotts osteotomes (as here) as well as
5mm high speed burr if bone is hard.A very small laminar spreader is useful for this stage.The joint is deep and its full extent must be visualised and prepared.