Arthrodesis versus Arthroplasty of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint in the Treatment of Hallux Rigidus - A Comparative Study of Appropriately Selected Patients

Abstract Objective Historical results of arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (1MTP) are relatively poor; however, improvements in the understanding of the normal foot biomechanics, implant materials and design currently make arthroplasty a reasonable option in appropriately selected...

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Published in:	Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia
Main Authors:	Marta Santos Silva, Ricardo Rodrigues-Pinto, Luís H. Barros, Arnaldo Sousa, José Muras
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2020-03-01
Subjects:	hallux rigidus arthroplasty arthrodesis comparative study joint replacement
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-36162020000100040&tlng=pt