title: Stabilization of first metatarsophalangeal instability with plantar plate tenodesis.
abstract: First metatarsophalangeal instability is an uncommon condition. It is resulted from disruption of the capsular-ligamentous complex, e.g. after dislocation of the hallux metatarsophalangeal joint or after turf-toe injury. The patient will experience pain with push-off and hallux rigidus type of symptoms. We present a technique to stabilize the first metatarsophalangeal joint by anchoring the plantar plate to the extensor hallucis longus tendon.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China. luithderek@yahoo.co.uk
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Lui
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D050277:Toe Phalanges / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery