Complications ABFAS questions with correct answers

Hammertoe Complications - Correct Answer-1. Excessive bone resection = Flail toe 2. Prolonged edema Meyer Scarf Complications - Correct Answer-1. Nutrient A. - Lateral Dorsal (avoid when doing lower 1/3rd cut) 2. Troughing (can be avoided by making cuts at metaphyseal flare) Lateral Release Complications - Correct Answer-Severed Nutrient A. --> AVN of met head Lapidus Complications - Correct Answer-Remove all bone plantarly within joint to prevent DF Keller Complications - Correct Answer-1. Cocked up hallux 2. Cut FHB 3. Shortening 4. Lesser mets stress fx Hallux MTPJ Implant CI & Complications - Correct Answer-CI: Inc IM & HAA 1. Resect too much MT head = no hallux PF 2. Resect too much proximal phalanx = no hallux DF