Foot Fusion Types

Metatarsal to Phalanx: 1st MTP (pod and ortho): 1st metatarsal to 1st proximal phalanx.

Interphalangeal ("IP" Fusions): Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP):
1st PIP (pod & ortho): 1st proximal phalanx to 1st distal phalanx.
2nd PIP (pod & ortho): 2nd proximal phalanx to 2nd middle phalanx. (*See 2nd PIP example below for x-ray).
3rd PIP (pod & ortho): 3rd proximal phalanx to 3rd middle phalanx.
4th PIP (pod & ortho): 4th proximal phalanx to 4th middle phalanx.
5th PIP (pod & ortho): 5th proximal phalanx to 5th middle phalanx.

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1st PIP

2nd PIP

3rd PIP

4th PIP

5th PIP

2nd PIP (pod & ortho) example: 2nd proximal phalanx to 2nd middle phalanx.

 

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