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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia
2020-03-01
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| Series: | Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-36162020000100040&tlng=pt |