End-Stage Osteoarthritis of the Great Toe/Hallux Rigidus

Hallux rigidus is defined as end-staged arthrosis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Although the literature supports arthrodesis as being the gold standard for the treatment of end-staged hallux rigidus, there are several other treatments available that can either prolong the life of the remai...

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Published in:	Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery Vol. 30; no. 3; pp. 351 - 395
Main Authors:	Perler, Adam D., DPM, Nwosu, Victor, DPM, Christie, Drew, DPM, Higgins, Kellie, DPM
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Inc 01-07-2013
Subjects:	Arthrodesis Cheilectomy First metatarsophalangeal joint Hallux rigidus Hemiarthroplasty Interpositional arthroplasty Partial joint replacement Surgery Total joint replacement Partial joint replacement Interpositional arthroplasty Total joint replacement First metatarsophalangeal joint Cheilectomy Hallux rigidus Arthrodesis Hemiarthroplasty
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