title: A simple method of arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
abstract: Eighty-seven feet have been reviewed after arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint stabilised by chromic catgut. Radiological union was present in 90% of patients at the mean review time of six years. Twenty-four patients had significant metatarsalgia before operation and only two failed to improve afterwards. Excellent or good subjective results were reported in 94% of patients at review. Chromic catgut is advocated as a simple and effective method of stabilising an arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D002398:Catgut; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D009068:Movement; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D011859:Radiography; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery*