Mechanical Comparison of Two Types of Fixation for Ludloff Oblique First Metatarsal Osteotomy.

The use of a medially applied supplementary mini locking plate offers a simple and effective method to improve the mechanical stability of the Ludloff oblique osteotomy.  Tsilikas SP, Stamatis ED, Kourkoulis SK, Mitousoudis AS, Chatzistergos PE, Papagelopoulos PJ. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2011 Aug 1. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 21813302