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Home > First MTP Fusion Plate, Titanium
The first MTP fusion plate stiffens the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe, the joint that bears the final push of every step. Shaped for the dorsum of the first metatarsal and the base of the proximal phalanx, it holds the prepared joint surfaces in rigid apposition at the angle the operating surgeon sets for gait. The line offers two plate gauges — a lighter and a heavier section — matched to patient build and load, in versions for the left and the right foot. BoneCraft stocks the range as an independent distributor of genuine Zimmer Biomet products.
Fusing the big-toe joint is a load-bearing decision: this joint carries the body over the final rocker of gait, so a fusion plate here must hold its angle under repeated bending, not merely keep two bones touching. A dorsal plate answers by placing the implant on the tension side of the joint, where it resists the bending that push-off applies, while compression across the prepared surfaces does the uniting.
The two gauges size the implant to the patient. The lighter section suits a smaller foot and lower loading, keeping hardware volume down on a joint that sits just under the skin; the heavier section serves a larger build or higher demand. Both share the same dorsal contour and the same principle, and the fusion angle itself — the position in which the toe is set — is chosen by the operating surgeon for the patient's gait and footwear.
At fixation the joint surfaces are prepared, the toe is set at the planned angle, and the plate is laid on the dorsum of the joint. Compression across the fusion site is established first, after which the plate is fixed to the first metatarsal and the base of the proximal phalanx with the screws of the matching foot system. Provisional K-wires hold the position while the toe angle and rotation are confirmed. The fusion angle, the gauge and the screw plan are determined by the operating surgeon.
| Gauge | Intended use | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lighter section | Smaller foot, lower loading; minimal hardware volume on the dorsum | Left / Right |
| Heavier section | Larger build or higher demand at push-off | Left / Right |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Application | Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint |
| Plate position | Dorsum of the first metatarsal and the proximal phalanx base |
| Gauges | Two plate sections, lighter and heavier |
| Material | Titanium alloy, implant grade |
| Sides | Versions for the left and the right foot |
| Screw compatibility | Screws of the matching foot plating system |
| Origin | Genuine original implant; original manufacturer documentation available |
Contour and hole geometry follow the original system design without deviation, so the screws and instruments of the corresponding surgical technique fit the plates directly. BoneCraft stocks both gauges for both feet, and wholesale orders can combine this line with the single-joint fusion plates and the column plates of the same foot system in one shipment.
