The Impact of Forefoot Alignment and Arthritic Change on Conversion to Fusion after Synthetic Cartilage Implant Placement for Hallux Rigidus

Category: Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: There are several treatments for hallux rigidus, including the use of a synthetic cartilage implant (SCI). Level I studies have shown success with these implants, but some patients do require conversion to arthrodesis for ongoing symptoms. The purpose...

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Main Authors: Alastair S. Younger MB ChB, ChM, FRCSC, Judith F. Baumhauer MD, MS, MPH, Christopher W. DiGiovanni MD, Timothy R. Daniels MD, FRCSC, Mark A. Glazebrook MD, MSc, PhD, David Fitch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2022-01-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011421S00512