He noted that four of the six patients were under 18 years of age and postulated that a long second metatarsal combined with an ineffective first ray complex attributed to overload of the second metatarsal phalangeal (MTP) joint and subsequent articular collapse. Lets start with the CPT definition of CPT 28285 before looking at some references from CPT Assistant that will further clarify what services are included in this code and what may be separately reported. How would you code a cuboidectomy? 1 - Lesser metatarsophalangeal joint implants). 1989;1:113. >Xq(m]3)Ar Uatd=yE#))=\OE&3KslB)vCF7hH(*pb&E-,J]Bd6RoiIW /.#R:rz$0VBMj\DISSq3G%F d~ oTNfxfDPu@MmHR5yyDw
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The first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis could not be performed unless the implant was first removed from the first metatarsophalangeal joint. HHPXrnbT%%15J#;~|N+U f"FS=Kj? Arthritis of the first metatarsophalanageal joint (MPJ), or hallux rigidus, is the most common arthritic condition in the foot and ankle. Basile A, Albo F, Via AG. The articulation was generated using a 12-VDC torsion motor capable of articulating each implant device to a pre-set angle at a frequency of 3Hz. Have you been billing E/M providing the patient with an evaluation and medical management post amputation? 1982;21(1):5760. Google Scholar. CPT code 28308 is defined as: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each. Outcome of lesser metatarsophalangeal joint interpositional arthroplasty with tendon allograft. Paul Cadorette. California Privacy Statement, The four implants each with the respective compressive forces as well as the sizes after completing 5,000,000cycles at physiological forces. Needless to say, I do not send any charts unless the invoice gets paid. Cerrato RA. It may be from normal motion with no crepitation to rigidity of the toe and MTPJ. 0 -%@ +KK The incision is deepened between the extensor digitorum longus and extensor digitorum brevis tendons down to capsule. 2023 CPT Changes for Surgery Now Available - click on Shop to learn more! However, this can further weaken an already inflamed plantar plate and cause it to rupture completely. Modification of lesser metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty using flexor digitorum longus transfer. https://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-200509000-00001. I suggest billing the unlisted code, CPT 28899, and submitting your op-report with a letter of explanation. Part 2: quantification of the dynamic distribution. Although it is appropriate to report 28291 for a myriad number of devices you still need to take into consideration you carriers policy guidelines. z Foot Ankle Int. endstream Website Design by S. Kloos Communications Inc. A metatarsophalangeal joint capsulotomy (CPT 28270)may be coded in addition to CPT 28285 per CPT Assistant if it is performed to treat a separate deformity (e.g., a contracture of the MTP joint)3. 68% associated with fracture of 2nd or 4th metatarsal. The companies are typically an HMO or a managed care and maybe require a prior authorization for the service. Isolated degenerative joint disease and/or Freibergs infraction of the lesser metatarsophalangeal joint, although not frequent may become debilitating in the younger individual. Does one have to record the video or audio in order for it to be reimbursed or could one just take notes? unless the diagnosis specifically has. Screw implanted in proximal phalanx for the purpose of stability testing. Osteochondritis dissecans treated by joint replacement. To date there is no effective long-term replacement arthroplasty option. A weight force of 5kg (F=m x a) equalling 49N was used. CAS The one I am most interested in is the AMA's response since I am curious as to what the AMA's original intent was when CPT 28293 was introduced if not to primarily treat conditions of 1st metatarsal-phalangeal degenerative joint disease with joint resection and a prosthesis as an alternative to joint fusion. Mayo Clinic has developed a unique revision surgery for people who experience a failed first metatarsophalangeal joint replacement. The appeal letter is not the answer. If this procedure is done in conjunction with a Hammertoe (28285) procedure, it would Liao C-Y, Lin AC-C, Lin C-Y, Chao T-K, Lu T-C, Lee H-M. Interpositional arthroplasty with palmaris longus tendon graft for osteonecrosis of the second metatarsal head: a case report. The ASC needs to add codes 28270-59-T1 and 28270-59-T2 [capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or without tenorrhaphy, each joint (separate procedure)]. Large contact area is achieved between the component and the subchondral bone by virtue of the flat resection of the bone and the flat surface of the component. Joint-destructive procedures have also been advocated for this severe deformity to include partial or total resection of the second metatarsal head and implant arthroplasty (18, 19). At the final cadaver trial stage when the final product was tested, four cadavers (four toes) were used. All nine patients were female with a mean age of 51years. The benefit of this hemi-implant is that it does not alter the metatarsal parabola and allows for other surgical procedures to be performed in the future [28]. Clin Podiatry. Following these tests, it was implanted in 15 fresh frozen cadavers at various stages of its development, during which the surgical technique was perfected. Use of the Classic Hemi-Cap toe implant is a resurfacing procedure. RE: Aetna Medicare Advantage (Lori Stack). The LMTPJ plantar flexion also varied widely from 22 52and 8 35 respectively with an average of 33.8 and 20.8 respectively (Table3). Problems of the second metatarsophalangeal joint. Medicare DMERC B jurisdiction has stopped abruptly allowing and paying for L3010 using RT KX and LT KX. 2014;13(4):199205. If you planned to do these subsequent debridements as CPT 11042, this is known as a staged procedure. This procedure may be considered when conservative treatments no longer provide adequate relief from joint pain and/or disability. From the photographic images captured after testing, it was clear that almost no sign of wear or surface deformation is visible on all four implants tested at the respective physiological compression forces (Fig. there was still contracture at the 2nd MPJ and a metatarsal capsulotomy and tenotomy was made through a 2nd transverse incision at the joint . tissue procedures only (eg, overlapping second toe, fifth toe, curly toes) CPT 28270 Capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or Paul Cadorette Intramedullary fixation system for the treatment of hammertoe deformity. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. TMT joint pain may indicate an injury to the TMT joints. 2005;44(6):4902. But again, the patient knew these costs before signing the contract. The collateral ligaments are dissected off the proximal phalanx. In a series by Cracchiolo, 31s MTPJs in 28 patients were replaced by a double-stem silicone implant and a single-stem in one. Arthrosc Tech. CPT 28285: Correction, hammertoe (e.g., interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy). Shih et al. This new lesser metatarsophalangeal joint replacement is based on a three-component implant. The definition shows it is a partial excision of bone of the fibula. The Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication waiver (http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) applies to the data made available in this article, unless otherwise stated in a credit line to the data. Something changed and are we missing something with the modifiers? The 2nd TMT joint is approximately 1-2 cm proximal to the 1st TMT joint. The compressive forces were applied during cyclic articulation by means of cylindrical helical silicone compression springs. Mean follow-up was 23months with a mean AOFAS score of 75. Springer Nature. The goals of shortening the metatarsal are to decrease pain at the base of the second toe (in the ball of the . Demographics. 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Stability of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the lesser toes: a cadaveric study. With the passage of time the arthritis causes increasing pain, swelling and loss of function. Date of successful thesis defense: 30/3/2019. Prior to the measurement, the LMTPJ was taken through several cycles in order to reach a point of resistance by the same examiner. %%EOF 3 - Cyclical testing instrumentation set-up). This condition may become debilitating in the younger individual. Policy Aetna considers the following procedures medically necessary for persons with disabling arthritis of the first metatarsal phalangeal joint (hallux rigidus): The joint can be repaired by resurfacing the bones or replaced with a prosthesis. Arthrodesis leaves the second MTP joint without any range of motion, and so has the potential to result in altered gait mechanics, transfer metatarsalgia, and adjacent joint degenerative disease. 603 0 obj PubMedGoogle Scholar. It's not that I have reason not to trust the billing company, but getting a copy in writing is always best. . Stautberg EF III, Klein SE, McCormick JJ, Salter A, Johnson JE. The device showed almost no signs of wear or surface deformation under physiological forces. Ud:("9;79X}A]2O~V}}VJe That has apparently gone by the wayside. A newer implant which acts as a thick rubber cushion or bumper in the joint. Electro-goniometer for range of motion measurement. 2004;94(6):5903. If I have a $250 co-payment for every visit to the ER, I pay $250, even if they tell me to go home and call a podiatrist for the ingrown toenail. The goals of operative treatment are correction of the deformity and rebalancing of the deforming muscle forces. We link the acquired deformity of bone diagnosis to CPT 28308.". 8 - Metatarsal component in place). Treatment directed at an interdigital neuroma commonly includes injecting a corticosteroid preparation into the interspace or joint space, in an attempt to reduce inflammation and pain. If there is a complication from the surgery, then use T81.89x(A,D,or S). The only good news about this situation is that the MUE Adjudication Indicator (MAI) is 3. Range of motion and stability was tested using custom made instrumentation in four cadavers. Foot Ankle Spec. 1980;19(1):168. On top of it, they pay the lesser paying code instead of the higher paying code. A class action suit would be the best way to go if this was possible. Both dorsal and plantar incisions were made over the second metatarsophalangeal joint. Highly-polished Cobalt Chrome articular surface. Carmont MR, Rees RJ, Blundell CM. Once the soft tissue is well balanced, the correct size polyethylene is inserted into place (Fig. We billed several different attempts with T modifiers for toes, -51 modifier, -59 modifier and -XS modifier. 27130. The implant was found to be durable and resistant to wear in the laboratory testing. CAS If it is approved, then the carrierwill need to price the unlisted procedure. And, that in the course of preparing the site for the implant, the 1st metatarsal-phalangeal joint is remodeled with all the excess bone resected - medial, dorsal, and lateral. . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcl.2011.08.008. 1992 . The surgical repair or replacement of a diseased joint is known as arthroplasty. The cost and RUVS of CPT 28810 are $465.53 and 13.45232 when performed in the facility. The images or other third party material in this article are included in the article's Creative Commons licence, unless indicated otherwise in a credit line to the material. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. The average plantar flexion was 33.8 and 20.8 pre- and post- implant respectively. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. I have been told by the experts that I am obligated to collect the entire co-pay even if I know I will have to issue a refund. Significant wear was evident on all four inserts after testing at excessive forces (Fig. What a travesty to the patients, the doctors providing them, and the system. Methods Four groups of patients were recruited. Etiology. Excision of the phalanges or fusion of the interphalangeal joints will help the toe to lie flat again and not pop back up after surgery. Through the dorsal incision, a capsulotomy was made and previously placed hardware was removed. K-wire fixation through any joint in the toe undergoing hammertoe repair including the PIP; the DIP; or the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. If you feel it is still part of the original chronic ulcer, then L97.4- or L97.5- depending on the anatomical location of the current ulcer being debrided. Each author personally and significantly contributed towards the development of this article: NPS: Conceived and planned the activities that led to the study, executed the testing and cadaver trials, wrote the paper and approved the final version. $"j/Fr I billed CPT 11042 weekly post-operatively, until the wound healed. Edited by Robert Leland, MD Indication. *eWysi0-q.7I-)O88 I%}j+44#'v!VS,qesQo(9Oe2UC26l2ZvRCC9~;H6@`~XgYAu[B+bq{boY~u@CGH;A| GI}y@$R! ~s
J Clin Physiol Meas. Remember, a hammertoe is a deformity of the interphalangeal joint so . After watching some E/M presentations, it was suggested that hospital consultations should be billed with CPT 99252-CPT 99255. The 3rd TMT joint is in line . Other conditions that should be considered, in descending order of frequency, include, but are not limited to, distal metatarsal stress fracture, Frieberg disease/osteonecrosis, systemic/autoimmune arthritis (rheumatoid, psoriatic, etc. Proximal phalanx base resection also has been advocated (20, 21). Are HIPAA waivers expired? All of the above listed CPT codes have a post-operative global period of 90 days. A Metatarsophalangeal Joint Capsulotomy procedure (each joint) done with or without Tenorrhaphy is coded as 28270. Without treatment, they may lead to arthritis or cause the arch of the foot to collapse . Measurements were carried out with a TESAMASTER Standard High Precision Micrometer with Digital Counter reading down to 1 and the water was assessed for polyethylene particles. Silicone [17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26], ceramic [30] and metal LMTPJ arthroplasty [27, 28] have been reported with mixed success. When this procedure is related to the first and requires the use of an operating or procedure room, it may be reported by adding modifier -78 to the related procedure. https://doi.org/10.1177/1071100713491728. Fusion of either of these joints is included in CPT 28285. IDC-9-CM Diagnosis Description 735.4 Other hammer toe (acquired) 735.5 Claw toe (acquired) 735.8 Other acquired deformities of toe 736.79 Other acquired deformities of ankle and foot 755.66 Macrodactylia of toes 996.41 Mechanical loosening of prosthetic joint 996.42 Dislocation of prosthetic joint 996.43 Broken prosthetic joint implant 996.44 Peri-prosthetic fracture around prosthetic joint There is poor evidence in supporting resection arthroplasty, excision interpositional arthroplasty, autografts and allografts [13,14,15]. It is in my opinion, a tremendous waste of time and resources versus having clear cut policies which are transparent and available to all providers. Most interestingly, and without explanation, the author has observed that plantar plate insufficiency is a disease of Caucasians, having never encountered this condition otherwise, despite the fact that 45% of his patients are non-White (35% African American, 8% Hispanic, and 2% other). Foot Ankle Int. Lesser metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis (primarily Freibergs infraction and post traumatic), may require surgical intervention once conservative management fails. 2013;34(10):143642. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders That said, make sure you are 100% sure of the rules regarding that service. Take a second to support Kimberly Mansingh on Patreon! Sgarlato has advocated the use of a double-stem silicone prosthetic implant in several difficult-to-treat conditions. You have to protect your practice. It is the distal-most and major insertion of the plantar fascia (, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window), on Plantar Plate Repair of the Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint, Surgical Repair of Fifth Digit Deformities, Central Rays: V Osteotomy, DFWO, Condylectomy, Lesser Digital Deformities: Etiology, Procedural Selection, and Arthroplasty, Joint Salvage and Preservation Surgical Techniques for Hallux Limitus, McGlamry's Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery. I am not sure what this means and which code to add the -59 modifier to.. Coleen Merrill, Billing Specialist/Consultant, Southern Oregon Foot & Ankle, LLC, Medford, OR, In this scenario provided, I ran the two codes back and forth and when you compare CPT 28750 to CPT 28285, the column 2 code is CPT 28750; and when you switch by putting in CPT 28285 to CPT 28750 the column 2 code is CPT 28750. Radiographs were obtained at this stage. A second metatarsal shortening osteotomy is a procedure that cuts and shortens the second metatarsal. Arthroscopic interpositional arthroplasty for Freibergs disease. PubMed Central https://doi.org/10.1177/1071100720904033. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tarso-Metatarsal Joint Arthrodesis INTRODUCTION Like all joints, the joints in the midfoot can be affected by arthritis. These joints are subject to severe repetitive fatigue loading over small articulating surfaces through a wide range of motion. $26.71 total payment. Acta Ortop Mex. 2016;5(6):e1333e8. Freibergs infraction: a new surgical procedure. Foot Ankle Clin. Can an initial visit be done using telehealth and can Medicare still be billed? 0 Are there fines or penalties for not doing them? Soft tissue balancing and fibrous tissue surrounding the implant provide the majority of strength to support the joint. PubMed 5th metatarsal most commonly fractured in adults. The combination of these parameters allowed the researchers to have a range of implant sizes manufactured for implanting into the cadavers. The higher co-payments above the approved amount are how the insurance companies pay nothing and have shifted costs to the patients. Pfeiffer WH, Cracchiolo A 3rd, Grace DL, Dorey FJ, Van Dyke E. Double-stem silicone implant arthroplasty of all metatarsophalangeal joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The authors declare that they have no competing interests. All authors have read and approved the manuscript. Complete lesser metatarsophalangeal replacement in situ. 2023 BioMed Central Ltd unless otherwise stated. described a case study using a titanium hemi-implant of the proximal phalanx. Having said that, I have rarely not found there to be some periarticular excess bone formation present (e.g., bulge, lipping, or prominence of bone) at the proximal phalanx base and/or 1st metatarsal head in cases of hallux rigidus. Myerson MS. Arthroplasty of the second toe. I made APMA aware of it, as the negotiation has stalled to a crawl between Aetna and APMA. Semin Arthroplasty. + Even when I download the documentation, the turnaround time is longer by the time they receive it, view it, consider it, etc. 26536. endstream
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When billing an unlisted code, the payer reviewer first will need to approve or deny the claim. A maximum of five units can be a bill on the same service date of toe amputation CPT codes 22820, 28825, or 28810. Because our toes have three phalanges, we have two interphalangeal joints. Current concepts review: Freibergs disease. Often the arthritis is isolated to one joint and commonly due to previous trauma or Freibergs infraction. L Tarsometatarsal Joint, Left M Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Right N Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint, Left P Toe Phalangeal Joint, Right Q Toe Phalangeal Joint, Left Open 4 Internal Fixation Device 8 Spacer Z No Qualifier Reposition (Moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part. Remember, a hammertoe is a deformity of the interphalangeal joint so deformities of the metatarsophalangeal joint and the treatment of those deformities would be separate and distinct from the hammertoe repair. %PDF-1.6
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Find A Surgeon. 6 - Guide wire placement in the metatarsal). I am wondering what other people's opinion is on this. The metatarsals are numbered one through five, starting with the big toe. Post-operative stability was objectively assessed for dorsal displacement and dorsiflexion using a 5kgf (49N) and was found to be excellent. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foot.2006.09.006. I initially billed CPT 28810 and then subsequently CPT 13160. The Nicolle, the Calnam-Nicolle and the Niebauer-Cutter hinged prosthesis had been adapted for LMTPJ arthroplasty. Not only does this code allow for reporting of the hemi- and total arthroplasty implants but basically any other type of implant placed in the joint space such as Cartiva (synthetic cartilage plug) or Arthrosurface Hemi-cap implants which are not joint replacement implants. The Laboratory apparatus and testing equipment were self funded by NPS. This procedure uses a small, two-piece implant to cover damaged or missing articular cartilage in the MTP joint, where the base of the great toe meets the foot. Lee EJ, Wong YS. The design was conceptualized as being low constrained with a high conformity that provides axial rotation and allowing more sagittal than coronal motion. hallux limitus, hallux rigidus, or hallux varus. This is contrary to my twenty years experience with the use of this code. endstream
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Response: This would be a good time to request a copy of the written responses received from the AMA, 3M and Precyse from your ASC's billing company. The metatarsal component is then inserted into the metatarsal head and gently impacted in place (Fig. If there is no code available, the only other option is to use the NOC [not otherwise coded] CPT 28999 and submit claim with an operative report, and request peer review for reimbursement consideration. Some insurance companies have their own criteria for authorization, such as only one injection on a date or only one injection in 6 months or other limitations like that. At an average follow-up of 37months, a good subjective result was recorded in 63% and good with reservations in 25%. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1067-2516(98)80007-0. It was found that by using two phalangeal screw sizes, 98% of the adult population was accommodated. More bone is excised as required in order to maximize range of motion. Total ceramic arthroplasty for painful, destructive disorders of the lesser metatarsophalangeal joints. Please keep in mind that an arthroplasty could be a hammertoe replacement (see code 28285 if necessary). Epidemiology. The applied compression force was derived from the amount of deflection of the compression springs. This proof of concept study is the basis for clinical trials. The use of silicone is associated with numerous complications [3, 34] including prosthetic loosening with failure, transfer lesions, local bone erosion, joint synovitis, infection secondary to impaired vascularity, lack of toe purchase with functional disability of the involved toe and foreign body reaction. The Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Unit, Suite 303 Netcare Linksfield Hospital, 24 12th Avenue, Linksfield West, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa, Nikiforos P. Saragas&Paulo N. F. Ferrao, Foot and Ankle Unit, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Netcare Sunninghill Hospital, Suite 3A, -2 Level, Westwing, Cnr Nanyuki & Witkoppen Road, Sunninghill, Johannesburg, 2157, South Africa, You can also search for this author in Lawrence BR, Papier MJ. J Foot Surg. The average dorsiflexion was 28.5 and 28.9 pre- and post-implant respectively. 2) CPT 28825-Amputation, toe; interphalangeal joint. We certainly can submit electronically. 'IZmg;Jh G(+%l_~Y\{k0".z
SCA hb```b``6f`e`` @16< Tell the patient your insurance wont allow me or your insurance wont pay for that? In series two, four implants were subjected to excessive compressive forces of 25N, 30N, 35N and 40N respectively. CPT code 28285 is defined as: Correction, hammertoe (e.g. I believe that one of the following CPT codes would be best utilized, depending upon what exactly was performed at the IPJ of the hallux: CPT 28124: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (e.g. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-006-0189-4. Fusing the most affected joint or joints is a reliable way to decrease the pain and improve the function of the foot. The original procedure that was performed was a hallux interphalangeal joint arthroplasty to resolve a medial, diabetic ulcer. J Am Podiatry Assoc. Some of their calls even appear on the caller ID as Spam. We are DME certified suppliers. Besides the one pre-implant specimen which was lax, all the others were stable both pre- and post-implant. A cannulated reamer is then used to prepare the metatarsal head (Fig. Second Metatarsal Shortening Osteotomy. Foot. David J. Freedman, DPM, CPC, Silver Spring, MD, RE: Ciox Medical Records Request (Gerald Newman, DPM). As a result of the above problems, other materials such as titanium were introduced. If the documentation and paperwork does not meet the criteria, they are denying the claim. 1984;23(1):3540. CPT 99202-CPT 99205) with a -95 modifier. This novel lesser metatarsophalangeal joint replacement arthroplasty has been developed as an option in the surgical treatment of symptomatic degenerative joint disease and/or Freibergs infraction resistant to conservative treatment. If you have NO first metatarsal-phalangeal joint bony overgrowth, bone prominence, bone budge, and/or bony lipping present (so obviously you can't correct it), and you have NO valgus rotation of the great toe present (so obviously you can't correct it), and all you do is perform a resection of the joint followed by insertion an implant, it would not meet CPT 28293 definition, and you should bill the unlisted foot procedure code, CPT 28899. Stay the course. Google Scholar. https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-71-5-266. Response: This is pretty straightforward. There were two male (specimens 1 and 3) and two female (specimens 2 and 4) cadavers. The initial simple silicone spacers and silicone ball [26] without stems were improved by the addition of prongs to increase stability. Semin Arthroplasty. I suggest the following: APMA members should submit their good notes with the EOMBs to APMA. Townshend DN, Greiss ME. The modifier indicates the visit was a telemedicine visit. Dismiss. The paperwork and hoops to jump through have become so egregious, many doctors have simply stopped prescribing/dispensing them. Moreover, the contact surfaces of all four titanium implants show no discolouring after 5 million cycles. 2014;13(4):199205. In series one, four implants were tested. It is designated as a "separate procedure" in the CPT book. An integral part of the procedure is the soft tissue balancing of the joint. endstream
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startxref eazyTi&YuW^IdmfQAU 1M@z@ iRE2,R? Instead of a transverse ligament between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal, there are plantar, interosseous, and dorsal oblique ligaments that runs from the medial cuneiform and the base of the 2nd metatarsal. Ethics approval for this study was obtained from the Wits Human Research Ethics Committee. Liked it? These implants were subjected to 5 million cycles each at physiological compressive forces of 3N, 4N, 6N and 8N respectively [ 31].