title: Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
abstract: An excellent means of salvaging a deformity of the hallux, metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis should be technically simple and yield predictable results. The author reviews the literature on this procedure and presents the particular technique he has developed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Coughlin
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006214:Hallux / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*