title: Arthroscopic-assisted first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis.
abstract: This is the first report of a successful first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis using great toe arthroscopy and percutaneous internal fixation. The surgical trauma associated with open operative arthrodesis can be minimized using minimally invasive techniques under arthroscopic control. The authors describe the principles of the surgery and discuss the advantages compared with traditional surgery.
authors: Servicio de Traumatologia, Hospital de Laredo, Cantabria, Spain.
authors: L P
authors: LP
authors: Carro
authors: B B
authors: BB
authors: Vallina
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography