Technique Tip: Modification of DuVries's lesser metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty to improve joint mobility.
An interposition arthroplasty for the treatment of pain and stiffness in the second metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) is presented. The procedure is a modification of DuVries's lesser MTPJ arthroplasty and is specifically intended to improve limited dorsiflexion not addressed by the original procedure.
Myerson
Mark S
MS
The Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Redfern
David J
DJ
D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D010146:Pain / Q000601:surgery