Surgery for the management of hallux rigidus aims to relieve pain and improve function. Arthrodesis, though reliable in terms of pain relief may encounter some resistance from patients reluctant to have a fusion. Results of other techniques, such as silastic implants, may give poor long-term results. Excisional arthroplasty and cheilectomy are also routinely used. Interposition arthroplasty has...

The hallux valgus complex. Thesis Rotterdam.-With ref.-With summary in Dutch. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, by print, photoprint, microfilm or any other means without written permission from the author. Front and back pages: Three-dimensional reconstructions (ISG software on Allegro) of the magnetic resonance images (Philips, Gyroscan) of the foot of a patient with the hal...

UNLABELLED Avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head is a well-known, albeit rare, complication associated with hallux abductovalgus surgery. In this report, we describe the case of a 51-year-old male who developed osteonecrosis of the first metatarsal head 1 year after undergoing an isolated cheilectomy for the treatment of hallux rigidus. To our knowledge, this is the first published re...

This article aims to provide an evidence-based literature review for the non-operative management of hallux rigidus. Currently, there is very little article on the evidence for the non-operative management of hallux rigidus. A comprehensive evidence-based literature review of the PubMed database conducted in November 2016, identified 11 relevant articles out of 560 articles assessing the effica...

Resumen El hallux rigidus es una causa frecuente de consulta traumatológica, y la artrosis más del pie. Se presenta clínicamente con dolor pérdida movimiento primera articulación metatarsofalángica, impacto en calidad vida paciente. tratamiento comienza forma conservadora, tiene éxito mitad los casos, medidas, que incluyen modificación calzado, manejo peso ortesis, diseñadas para limitar el est...

This longitudinal prospective study of 22 patients (26 feet) aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of percutaneous surgery in the treatment of hallux rigidus, and to assess patient satisfaction with the result of this surgical approach. Pain levels (VAS), quality of life (SF-12) and clinical stage (AOFAS) were scored prior to surgery and 18 months after surgery. Pain relief was noted in all cases...