title: Stepwise approach to hallux limitus. A surgical perspective.
abstract: Successful outcomes in hallux limitus surgery are still difficult to reproduce consistently. An attempt is made to improve these results by presenting a systematic approach to surgical reduction of this deformity by isolating several important steps. Emphasis is placed equally on both the soft-tissue and osseous structures. Cartilage grafting and replacement techniques may soon provide more options in joint salvage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D001178:Arthroplasty; D006214:Hallux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology