title: Techniques in Hemiarthroplasty of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint.
abstract: Surgical intervention for hallux rigidus could be necessitated when conservative attempts fail to alleviate pain and dysfunction. Controversy exists as to which procedure is ideal and will provide lasting relief of hallux rigidus pain. Many arguments have been made for and against hemi-implant arthroplasty. We advocate the use of a low-profile hemimetallic endoprosthesis (Metasurg(®)) and present our technique of using a reamer to sculpt the articular surface of the metatarsal head when necessary. We further advocate for minimal resection of the phalangeal base when using a low-profile device to maintain the soft tissue periarticular intrinsics. We present a 2- to 3-position reamer decompression of the metatarsal and discuss the benefits of maintaining range of motion at the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
authors.affiliation: Sarasota Orthopedic Associates, Sarasota, FL.
authors.forename: Harold
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Vogler
authors.affiliation: Logan Regional Orthopedics, Logan, UT. Electronic address: ryan.rigby@imail.org.
authors.forename: Ryan B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Rigby
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D020859:Hallux Rigidus / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D062785:Hemiarthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: arthritis; hallux; implant; pain; rigidus