Interposition arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint with a fascia lata allograft.
A new technique for interposition arthroplasty of the first metatarsoplalangeal joint is described. It involves minimal resection of the base of the proximal phalanx and the use of a fascia lata allograft. The method is simple, safe, and easily reproducible. In selected cases it can offer restoration of pain-free motion in a nonsalvable joint.
Givissis
Panagiotis
P
First Orthopaedic Department, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, G. Papanikolaou Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece. givissis@otenet.gr
Symeonidis
Panagiotis
P
Christodoulou
Anastasios
A
Pournaras
John
J
D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*