Biomedical subjects

Shek Ng

Publications and source records attributed to Shek Ng.

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PubMed2005

Endoscopic distal soft tissue procedure in hallux valgus surgery.

The distal soft tissue procedure is the basis of surgical hallux valgus correction. It involves release of the transverse metatarsal ligament, adductor hallucis, and lateral joint capsule, which permits the proximal phalanx to be realigned on the metatarsal head. The attenuated medial capsule is plicated after the medial bony prominence has been excised. We describe a new endoscopic approach for the distal soft tissue procedure with better cosmetic results.

Arthroscopy↗

PubMed2005

Arthroscopic Lapidus arthrodesis.

Lapidus arthrodesis is the surgical treatment of choice for symptomatic hypermobility of the medial cuneiform metatarsal joint that is not responding to conservative treatment. The open procedure was criticized for its prolonged healing, high nonunion rate, and the tendency for dorsal angulation of the first metatarsal. We describe an arthroscopic approach that has the advantage of more thorough preparation of the fusion site with minimal bone removal and better control of the arthrodesis position and with less chance of malunion.

Arthrodesis↗