title: First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodiastasis and biologic resurfacing with external fixation: a case report.
abstract: The primary goal in the treatment of arthritic joints is elimination of pain associated with limited motion. Several surgical techniques have been developed to treat varying degrees of hallux rigidus of any cause. This case report details an alternative surgical approach to address hallux rigidus and associated hallux valgus deformity through a combination of joint debridement, resurfacing, and arthrodiastasis.
authors.affiliation: Division of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA.
authors.forename: Crystal L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Ramanujam
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kissel
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zgonis
mesh_terms: D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D006214:Hallux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D020859:Hallux Rigidus / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography