title: Tendon interpositional arthroplasty of the fourth-fifth metatarsocuboid joint.
abstract: The most common complaints of patients with tarsal-metatarsal arthritis are severe loss of function and painful ambulation. In cases of failed conservative management, the recommended treatment is arthrodesis of the affected joint(s). This article presents a report of three cases of fourth-fifth metatarsocuboid arthritis treated with a fourth-fifth metatarsocuboid interposition alarthroplasty. Follow-up evaluation of all three patients demonstrated satisfactory pain relief. No postoperative complications were noted in any of the patients. Although more study is needed to evaluate the use of fourth-fifth metatarsocuboid tendon interpositional arthroplasty, the procedure offers promise and a suitable alternative to arthrodesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, Albuquerque Veterans Affairs Medical Center, NM 87108, USA.
authors.forename: Roya
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mirmiran
authors.forename: John L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Hembree
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*