The Arthrex Complete Plantar Plate system is a unique device for correcting a torn or ruptured plantar plate and metatarsal phalangeal joint dislocation. In this video (and the surgery video linked below), it is used for another common problem. There is really no accepted name for this condition, but 'crooked toe', 'splay toe', 'crossover toe', 'spreading toe', or 'floating toe' are what patients refer to this kind of problem. This side to side or medial or lateral deviation of the lesser MTP joints of the foot is caused from either injury or destabilization of the ligaments and tendons around the joint.

In the original dorsally dislocated plantar plate repair, the most common toe involved (second toe, 'floating toe', 'crossover toe') and corrected with the equipment and technique described on the Arthrex website (http://www.arthrex.com/foot-ankle/plantar-plate-repair).

In this version, only one side of the proximal phalanx base is drilled and one side of the plantar plate is attached to straighten the fourth toe, minimize dorsal deviation and maintain the normal position.

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Watch the actual Toe Splay Correction Surgery video by Dr. Moore here:
http://youtu.be/q1H8eGZAUpE

Watch more Trauma and Sports related surgeries:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9AiVkA4YG4&list=PLxXUadNi5A9BSrQbS52nAWD1KqmWyC2O7

Read more about Plantar Plate Tears or book a consultation:
https://mfaspecialists.com/plantar-plate-tear-injury/

Watch the ‘Ask Dr. Moore’ series where he answers commonly asked questions from our viewers. Add a question in the comments and he may answer your question too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVi7h0fh6GA&list=PLxXUadNi5A9CqbX35USx4_WB1ZozR_UWD

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Dr. Moore is a board certified foot and ankle surgical specialist / podiatrist in Houston, Texas delivering care for complex foot and ankle disorders as well as cosmetic or reconstructive procedures, problems related to sports injuries and other medical conditions in the Houston, TX area.

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