title: Surgical treatment of the hallux rigidus.
abstract: Numerous surgical procedures are available for the treatment of hallux rigidus. The choice of a particular one depends on the severity of the disease, patient activity level, and expectations about the surgery. Cheilectomy is recommended for early disease and may be associated with an osteotomy of the proximal phalanx. For active patients who have severe hallux rigidus, arthrodesis and biologic interposition arthroplasties have shown good results. Keller arthroplasty is reserved for low demand patients; prosthetic replacements are not recommended at this time.
authors.affiliation: Rheuma Clinic, Rua Carlos Gomes, 328 Suite 1006, Porto Allegre, RS 9000, Brazil.
authors.forename: Luciano S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Keiserman
authors.forename: V James
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Sammarco
authors.forename: G James
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Sammarco
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods; D020859:Hallux Rigidus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods