title: Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
abstract: A series of 41 first toe metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodeses performed in 28 patients was subjectively and objectively evaluated by personal interview, physical examination, and follow-up X-rays. The length of the post-operative follow-up ranged from 5 to 58 months, with an average of 35 months. The overall rate of fusion was 95%. Excellent or good results were obtained in 28 procedures, representing 68% of the study of the patients. Utilizing this procedure in the treatment of severe forefoot deformities, secondary to rheumatoid arthritis, demonstrated that 85% of the patients obtained excellent or good results, and, in the treatment of patients with failed bunion surgery, 53% obtained excellent or good results.
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery