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E G Kaplan

Publications and source records attributed to E G Kaplan.

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PubMed1978

Metatarsal lengthening by use of autogenous bone graft and internal wire compression fixation: a preliminary report.

As a preliminary report, our paper is designed to show another procedure to be used by podiatrists in lengthening metatarsals by the use of an autogenous bone graft. The procedure described should be considered when metatarsal length problems arise. Discussed were the basic physiologic properties of grafting, and the actual procedure of doing these grafts.

Bone Transplantation↗
PubMed1977

Surgical treatment of congenital zygodactylism and brachymetapody: a case history.

This paper has presented a case history of congenital zygodactylous feet with unilateral brachymetapody. A detailed description was presented of the surgical attempt to treat these anomalies and the postoperative complications that were encountered. Follow-up on this patient after 1 1/2 years have shown an excellent result.

Adult↗
PubMed1977

Tarsal coalition: review and preliminary conclusions.

Tarsal coalition is a relatively rare anomaly, and the degree of fusion between two or more tarsal bones varies. The coalition may be osseous, cartilaginous or fibrous, and it may be complete or incomplete. It usually results in rigid planovalgus deformity of the foot and may be associated with secondary spasm of the peroneal muscle group. With few exceptions, complete stabilization by arthrodesis is the treatment of choice.

Humans↗
PubMed1976

Triple arthrodesis.

Arthrodesis, the surgical fusion of a joint or joints when motion is undesirable, is one of the most exacting surgical procedures performed on the foot. In this article, the authors discuss arthrodesing techniques from the earliest attempts in 1878 to the more sophisticated and more successful corrective procedures of the present day. Their preference of the two surgical techniques used for triple arthrodesis is the method which involves two incisions--a 12-cm. incision on the medial aspect of the foot and an 8-cm. incision on the lateral aspect of the foot.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1976

Management of fifth metatarsal head lesions by biplane osteotomy.

We have been using monoplane and biplane wedge osteotomies in the management of fifth metatarsal head lesions and have revised the procedure presented by Sgarlato, Subotnick and Gerbert in that we have been utilizing distal diaphyseal dorsiflexory adductory wedge osteotomies as well as proximal diaphyseal dorsiflexory adductory wedge osteotomies. We feel that the neck wedge osteotomy offers the advantage of reduced postoperative diability and correction of pathology.

Bone Diseases↗