BACKGROUND Although arthroscopic surgical treatment of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint involves painful sesamoid excision, synovectomy, debridement, and partial cheilectomy, no gold standard treatment technique has been defined in the literature for hallux rigidus and focal osteochondral lesions. This study aimed to assess the arthroscopic treatment for early-grade focal osteochondral...

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...

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...

Objectives: Hallux rigidus is one of the main etiologies disability in elderly. It a degenerative disease first metatarsophalangeal joint causing restriction movement as well pain and swelling. This study was conducted to evaluate effectiveness methylprednisolone dextrose prolotherapy reduction functional improvement patients with hallux rigidus. Methods: A randomized double-blind control trial...

INTRODUCTION Surgical techniques for the management of hallux rigidus include cheilectomy, Keller resection arthroplasty, arthrodesis, Silastic implantation, phalangeal or metatarsal osteotomy, capsular arthroplasty, partial or total joint replacement, interposition arthroplasty. However, the optimal management is controversial. SOURCES OF DATA We performed a comprehensive search of CINAHL, E...

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...