First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Degeneration: Arthroscopic Treatment

Foot Ankle Clin. 2015 Sep;20(3):413-20. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2015.04.004. Epub 2015 Jun 6.

Abstract

Arthroscopic treatment of hallux rigidus is appropriate after failed nonoperative treatment. Debridement with cheilectomy, and fusion are the main indications for arthroscopic treatment of hallux rigidus. If the cartilage damage is extensive and the patient has consented, then a fusion is performed at the same sitting.

Keywords: Arthroscopic debridement; Arthroscopic fusion; First metatarsophalangeal degeneration; Hallux rigidus.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthrodesis / methods*
  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Debridement / methods
  • Female
  • Hallux Rigidus / diagnostic imaging
  • Hallux Rigidus / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metatarsophalangeal Joint / physiopathology*
  • Metatarsophalangeal Joint / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Pain Measurement
  • Patient Selection
  • Prognosis
  • Radiography
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome