title: Arthrodesis of the interphalangeal joint of the hallux: a simple and effective technique.
abstract: The authors present a simple and effective technique to achieve arthrodesis of the hallucal interphalangeal joint. Stabilization is achieved by external fixation with crossing Kirschner wires joined together to create a single functional unit, a technique that avoids common problems often associated with Kirschner-wire fixation. The authors propose that this simple technique be considered for patients in whom it has been determined that screw fixation should not be used to obtain fusion of the interphalangeal joint.
authors.affiliation: Physicians Health Systems-Mt Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors.forename: G V
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: F E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Vargo
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Brook
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D001864:Bone Wires; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome