2 joint surgeries for Plantar Plate Repair

In today’s episode we’re talking about two different joint surgeries that are commonly performed as a component of plantar plate repair in injured runners.
This is a really important thing to understand. There’s two different kind of procedures. They both have different risks and benefits, and we’re going to talk briefly about them so you at least know what they are.
So if your doctor tries to sell you one of these procedures, you can at least know what you’re buying.
Today, on the Doc On The Run podcast, we’re talking about two different joint surgeries for plantar plate repair.

[@sohailmajid6188]

Good explanation, very clear

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Glad you found it helpful!

[@sololikethe90s7]

Can both these procedures become one? I had the first procedure done 8 weeks post op. Because of a plantar plate tear and created a hammer toe on my second toe (middle) so painful. Im wearing a walking boot and hopei g I heal 💯. Is physical therapy recommended?

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Sorry to hear you had surgery! Did your doctor recommend surgery? Do you suspect you need physical therapy? Help me understand your question...what do you mean when you ask "Can both these procedures become one?"