PMID: 9429997Jan 16, 1998Paper

Retrospective analysis of first metatarsal phalangeal arthrodesis

The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery : Official Publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Ronald A SageDavid T Taylor

Abstract

A retrospective evaluation of first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis was performed on nine patients (12 feet) using two fixation techniques: a small compression plate and screws or two crossed lag screws. The joint surfaces were prepared with power conical reamers to allow for joint alignment and subsequent fusion. The average follow-up time was 6.9 months (range, 1.3 to 15 months) and, to date, all feet are successfully fused. No major postoperative complications or removal of internal fixation devices were noted in our retrospective study. This surgical technique was effective and reliable in achieving first metatarsophalangeal joint fusion, and it may serve as an alternative procedure to silicone implant or resection joint arthroplasty.

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