Studies

STRAVIX◊ Cryopreserved Umbilical Tissue in a hallux rigidus correction with hemi implant

Patient information

  • 53-year-old male who had a previous bunion surgery developed a painful hallux rigidus on the right foot
  • The patient has metatarsus adductus and a hypermobile first ray

Procedure

  • A Keller bunionectomy with insertion of a hemi implant and first metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis was performed
  • STRAVIX Tissue was applied prior to closure

Results

Patient was in shoes at eight weeks

INTRA-OP

1 WEEK POST-OP

8 WEEKS POST-OP

Clinical Case Study Series: First MPJ Hallux Rigidus Correction with Hemi Implant, Kyle W. Sundblad, D.P.M.