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Description
Medial column beaming is a surgical procedure that involves inserting a metallic beam to the medial column of the foot to treat the Charcot deformity of the foot.
A surgeon will use a large diameter screw to insert a beam into medial column which includes the first metatarsal, medial cuneiform, navicular and talus (fig 3) The beam shares the load of weightbearing with the foot's ligaments and joints, reducing the abnormal loss of structural integrity that can occur in Charcot arthropathy of the foot.
Subtalar joint fusion is often performed concurrently with medial column beaming to enhance the overall stability of the foot. This combined approach aims to stabilize the foot, correct deformities, and prevent further progression of the disease, which are critical for enhancing functional outcomes of the foot.
Publication Date
5-9-2024
Disciplines
Podiatry
Recommended Citation
Patel P, Semma R. Case report of surgical management for charcot foot medial column beaming with stj arthrodesis. Presented at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills 2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2024 May 9; Farmington Hills, MI.
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2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 9, 2024.