title: Technique Tip: Modification of DuVries's lesser metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty to improve joint mobility.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: The Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Mark S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Myerson
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Redfern
mesh_terms: D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D010146:Pain / Q000601:surgery