Is interposition arthroplasty a viable option for treatment of moderate to severe hallux rigidus? — A systematic review and meta-analysis

Hallux rigidus (HR) is a painful arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (FMTPJ), which can cause stiffness and progressive loss of motion at the joint to the point of affecting the push-off phase of normal gait. The primary treatment strategies for early stages of hallux rigidus include activity modification, orthotics, analgesics, and corticosteroids. When conservative management fails, numerous viable operative techniques exist to treat hallux rigidus, such as cheilectomy, resection arthroplasty, implant arthroplasty, and arthrodesis [1 –7].

Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - July 23, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Harshadkumar A. Patel, Rishi Kalra, John L. Johnson, Samuel R. Huntley, Eva J. Lehtonen, Gerald McGwin, Sameer Naranje, Ashish Shah Tags: Review Source Type: research