Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2012; 79(1):21-30 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2012/003

Tarsometatarsal Joint Complex and Midtarsal InjuriesCurrent concepts review

M. H. ARASTU, R. E. BUCKLEY
Orthopaedics Surgery, Foothills Medical Center, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

In this article the following areas will be reviewed; the anatomy of the midfoot; mechanisms of injury and current classification systems; diagnosis; treatment options and the evidence for current practice; areas of treatment uncertainty and recommended guidelines for management.

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ARASTU MH, BUCKLEY RE. Tarsometatarsal Joint Complex and Midtarsal Injuries. Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2012;79(1):21-30. doi: 10.55095/achot2012/003. PubMed PMID: 22405545.
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