First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis versus proximal phalanx hemiarthroplasty for hallux rigidus: feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (hallux rigidus) leads to pain and poor function and mobility. Arthrodesis is the gold standard treatment for end-stage disease. Total joint arthroplasties have been attempted, but early loosening has been attributed to dorsally direc...

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Главные авторы: Divecha, H, Zubairy, A, Barrie, J, Aithal, S, Fischer, B, Fanshawe, T, Rajpura, A
Формат: Journal article
Язык:English
Опубликовано: BioMed Central 2014

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