ARTHRODESIS OF THE METATARSO-PHALANGEAL JOINT OF THE GREAT TOE
F. J. Moynihan
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F. J. Moynihan
Abstract
1. A long term review of arthrodesis in the management of hallux valgus and rigidus is presented. 2. This is briefly compared with Keller's operation. 3. Eighty-five per cent of patients had a satisfactory result. 4. The reasons for failure and the errors in operative technique are discussed.
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1. A long term review of arthrodesis in the management of hallux valgus and rigidus is presented. 2. This is briefly compared with Keller's operation. 3. Eighty-five per cent of patients had a satisfactory result. 4. The reasons for failure and the errors in operative technique are discussed.
Key concepts: Hallux rigidus, Arthrodesis, Valgus, Joint (building), Medicine, Surgery, Engineering, Civil engineering