Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint in active people.
This article comprehensively discusses the authors' preferred technique for first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis in active patients. Included are sections on history of the procedure, procedure rationale, step-by-step description of the authors' technique, pre and postoperative considerations, representative case studies with accompanying comments, and discussion of critical issues.
Bouché
R T
RT
Virginia Mason Sports Medicine Center, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Adad
J M
JM
D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D000075202:Contraindications; D005260:Female; D006214:Hallux / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D018579:Patient Selection; D016474:Weight-Bearing