Cavus foot surgery, metatarsal pinning
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Cavus foot surgery, metatarsal pinning
Cavus foot surgery. Close-up of bone drilling equipment being used to drill a hole in a metatarsal bone in a patients foot in a case of cavus foot surgery. This is where the arch of the foot is too high. To correct the deformity, bone pins are inserted and ankle tendons operated on. For a sequence and details of this operation, see C014/7782 to C014/7785 and C014/7789 to C014/7790
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© ANTONIA REEVE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Corrected Correcting Correction Deformity Drill Foot Hand Hands Hospital Implant Implanted Incision Metatarsal Metatarsals Opening Operating Operating Theatre Operation Orthopaedics Patient Pinned Pinning Rods Sterile Sterility Surgeon Surgeons Surgery Surgical Tools Drilled
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This print captures a close-up view of a crucial moment during Cavus foot surgery. The image showcases the precision and advanced technology involved in correcting this deformity, where the arch of the foot is excessively high. In order to restore normal function, bone pins are skillfully inserted while ankle tendons undergo necessary adjustments. The photograph reveals an operating theater setting, emphasizing the sterile environment required for such intricate procedures. A surgeon's hand can be seen expertly maneuvering drilling equipment to create a hole in one of the metatarsal bones within a patient's foot. The metal pin used for implantation lies nearby, ready to correct and stabilize the affected area. The attention to detail captured by Antonia Reeve allows viewers to appreciate both the complexity and artistry behind orthopedic surgeries like this one. The series sequence mentioned provides further insight into every step of this transformative operation. This thought-provoking image serves as a testament to medical advancements and highlights how modern medicine continues to improve lives through innovative surgical techniques. It reminds us of the dedication and expertise required from surgeons who strive to bring relief and mobility back into their patients' lives.
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