title: First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis: current fixation options.
abstract: This article reviews the current literature on first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis rates using various forms of fixation, as well as reviewing biomechanical studies comparing the strengths of the different fixation options that are available.
authors.affiliation: DeKalb Medical Center, Decatur, GA, USA. jared.l.moon@gmail.com
authors.forename: Jared L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Moon
authors.forename: Michael C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: McGlamry
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001858:Bone Nails; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D020857:Hallux Limitus / Q000601:surgery*; D020859:Hallux Rigidus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D013537:Sutures