title: Technical considerations in hallux metatarsalphalangeal arthrodesis.
abstract: Metatarsalphalangeal (MTP) arthrodesis remains the gold standard for arthritis and salvage of the painful first MTP joint. There is a variety of techniques, approaches, and armamentarium to consider, depending on the clinical presentation and host factors. This article reviews these presents the author's personal experience.
authors.affiliation: Northwestern University Medical School, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, 680 Lake Shore Drive, #1028, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. akelikian@aol.com
authors.forename: Armen S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Kelikian
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D006214:Hallux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*