Publications by authors named "Braden T Jenkins"
Tension Side Fixation for Lapidus Arthrodesis: A Retrospective Analysis.
J Foot Ankle Surg
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Moderate to severe hallux valgus often necessitates the Lapidus procedure, which traditionally uses a dorsal approach; however, recent studies suggest that tension-side fixation offers better stability and outcomes.
- A study analyzed 81 patients undergoing tension-side fixation, revealing a mean time of 10.4 days to weight-bearing and low rates of hardware removal (1.2%), recurrence (8.6%), and no revisions needed.
- Complications included low rates of superficial dehiscence (7%) and infections (1.2%), indicating that tension-side fixation may facilitate faster recovery with minimal complications.