Surgical treatment of the hallux rigidus.
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.
Keiserman
Luciano S
LS
Rheuma Clinic, Rua Carlos Gomes, 328 Suite 1006, Porto Allegre, RS 9000, Brazil.
Sammarco
V James
VJ
Sammarco
G James
GJ
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