Publications by authors named "Heong Min Kim"
Relative Strengths of Intramedullary K-Wire Techniques for Digital Deformities.
J Foot Ankle Surg
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- Hammertoe deformity correction surgery is common, but there's debate about the best intramedullary fixation methods for correcting digital deformities.
- A study tested three types of Kirschner wire fixation techniques on sawbone models to determine their strength under load.
- The results showed no significant difference in load failure among the techniques, suggesting all provide similar resistance to axial loads.
Coalitions of the hindfoot are a relatively rare but challenging condition encountered by foot and ankle surgeons. Those that manifest between the cuboid and navicular (cubonavicular coalitions) are seen even more infrequently and are estimated to comprise ∼1% of all tarsal coalitions. Treatment for cubonavicular coalitions parallels protocols for more common hindfoot coalitions.
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