Paragraph Number

111

Referring to FIG. 38, a human foot illustrates various examples of applications for the present disclosure. A phalangeal fusion is indicated at 700. A metatarsophalangeal fusion is indicated at 702. A fusion of a midshaft fracture or osteotomy is indicated at 704. Metatarsocuneiform fusions are indicated at 706 and 708. In this example, joining elements 710, 712 have been attached between separate fasteners to form a construct in a lisfranc procedure. For example, the joining elements 710, 712 may be attached with screws threaded into the sockets in the proximal ends of the fastener legs. The joining elements 710, 712 may be rigid or flexible depending on the amount of constraint desired. Tarsal fusions are indicated at 714 and 716.

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