[Arthrodesis of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe - a report on six years' experience (author's transl)].
At the orthopedic clinic of Lübeck College of Medicine surgical treatment of disorders of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe has, since 1975, included arthrodesis of this joint using a small bone chip. In the light of experience gathered in 150 arthrodeses performed to date, this paper aims to point out major considerations in surgical technique and postoperative treatment; keeping these in mind should help to prevent unsatisfactory courses and optimize results.
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D006073:Gout / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000517:prevention & control; D011859:Radiography; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery*
6 Jahre Arthrodese des Grosszehengrundgelenkes - ein Erfahrungsbericht.