title: First metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis for hallux valgus.
abstract: Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint is a reliable operation in the treatment of selected cases of hallux valgus. It corrects deformity of hallux valgus and metatarsus primus varus, leading to good functional results with a low complication rate. It is a technique well suited to patients with hallux valgus associated with degenerative changes or severe deformity, and those for whom primary hallux valgus surgery has failed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust, Liverpool Road, Chester CH2 1UL, UK. Electronic address: edward.wood@nhs.net.
authors.forename: Edward V
authors.initials: EV
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP, UK.
authors.forename: Christopher R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Wirral University Hospitals NHS Trust, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral CH49 5PE, UK.
authors.forename: Michael S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Hennessy
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography
keywords: Arthrodesis; Fusion; Hallux; Metatarsophalangeal; Valgus