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OptimalMTP® FOR PATIENTS
Get Back on Your Feet – With Smaller
Incisions
2,3,4,5,6,
Patients, you may be a candidate for a minimally invasive approach to surgery.
Why Patients Are Choosing
a Minimally Invasive Approach
Traditional open fusions require a 5-6cm incision.
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Forma Medical’s OptimalMTP® MTP fusion system requires four small incisions.³
Minimal Incision
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Reduced soft tissue disruption
4,5,6
Early weight-bearing
protocols reported
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Fixation construct differs
from traditional plating
7
The Evolution of First MTP Arthrodesis
Traditional
Open Surgery
Early MIS
(Screw-Only)
OptimalMTP®
Hybrid Construct
Large Incision Size
1,4
7
Gold Standard Plate & Screw Construct
Standard open dissection
required
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Traditional non-weight-bearing postoperative protocol
9
Minimal Incision
2
Gold Standard Plate & Screw Construct
7
Designed for a minimally invasive surgical approach
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May be compatible with early weight-bearing protocols per surgeon's clinical judgment
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Traditional first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint arthrodesis is commonly performed using open surgical approaches described in the literature.
OptimalMTP® is designed to provide stable fixation through a minimally invasive surgical technique utilizing 4 small, targeted incisions as described in published technique literature.
Minimally invasive surgical approaches are intended to reduce soft tissue disruption relative to traditional open techniques.
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4,5,6
How Do I Get Started with OptimalMTP®?
Not all patients qualify for a minimally invasive approach to MTP fusion. Check with your doctor to see if any of our MIS solutions are right for you.
CONSULT YOUR
DOCTOR
GET OPTIMALMTP®
PROCEDURE
FOLLOW YOUR SURGEON'S RECOVERY PROTOCOL
Hear What Patients Are Saying
See the Difference
Representative patient cases using OptimalMTP®. Individual results may vary.
Common Questions from Patients
Disclaimer:
The decision to undertake surgery is one that is not to be taken lightly. Results of surgery will vary due to numerous factors. Not all patients are candidates for this product and/or procedure. Only your doctor can advise if OptimalMTP is appropriate for your specific condition.
This information is available for your review in preparation for your consultation with a trained surgeon. We encourage you to discuss the risks associated with any procedure and any questions you may have with your doctor so that you can make an informed decision as to whether any of our products are right for you.
Every patient’s experience is unique, and the case information provided is intended as an illustrative example only.
Determining the suitability of any MIS procedure for your specific case can only be done by a qualified surgeon. Just like any medical intervention, outcomes can differ from person to person. It’s essential to understand that there are potential risks associated with any procedure, and the recovery period requires time and patience. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the recovery process following the procedure, please review and have a thorough discussion with your physician.
Sources:
1. Coughlin MJ, Shurnas PS. Hallux rigidus: grading and long-term results of operative treatment. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003;85(11):2072-88. PMID: 14630834
2. Duff JR, Alecxih AG, White CC, Doty JF. Minimally invasive first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis with a low-profile hybrid locking plate and a beveled compression screw: a surgical technique. Foot Ankle Spec. 2025. DOI: 10.1177/19386400251331648
3. Bauer T. Percutaneous forefoot surgery. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2014;100(1 Suppl):S191-204. DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2013.06.017
4. Bauer T, Lortat-Jacob A, Hardy P. First metatarsophalangeal joint percutaneous arthrodesis. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2010;96(5):567-73. DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2010.01.011
5. Fanous RN, Ridgers S, Sott AH. Minimally invasive arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint for hallux rigidus. Foot Ankle Surg. 2014;20(3):170-3. DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2014.03.004
6. Sott AH. Minimally invasive arthrodesis of 1st metatarsophalangeal joint for hallux rigidus. Foot Ankle Clin. 2016;21(3):567-76. DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2016.04.009
7. Balu AR, Baumann AN, Tsang T, et al. Evaluating the biomechanical integrity of various constructs utilized for first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis: a systematic review. Materials (Basel). 2023;16(19):6562. DOI: 10.3390/ma16196562
8. Carlucci S, Parise AC, Santini-Araujo MG, et al. Minimally-invasive hallux arthrodesis with endomedullary and a crossed screw fixation. Foot Ankle Surg. 2019;26(7):744-749. DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2019.09.005
9. Crowell A, Van JC, Meyr AJ. Early weight-bearing after arthrodesis of the first metatarsal-phalangeal joint: a systematic review of the incidence of non-union. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2018;57(6):1200-1203. DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2018.05.012
† Individual results may vary.
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