We reviewed 55 patients (78 feet) who had undergone silicone hemiarthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint for
This is a review of 77 partial replacement and interposition arthroplasties in which Silastic implants were used. The operations were carried out between 1971 and 1977 on the metatarsophalangeal joints of the great toes of 62 patients. Twenty-six of the operations were for painful hallux rigidus and 51 for
1. Correction of
We present the results of a prospective trial of osteotomy of the metatarsal neck for
A survey of this type cannot be used to point to any definite factor or factors predisposing to the development of
1. A long term review of arthrodesis in the management of
1. Arthrodesis of the first metatarso-phalangeal joint combined with excision of those lesser metatarsal heads with fixed subluxation and painful callosities is an excellent treatment for painful
1. An oblique displacement osteotomy of the distal third of the first metatarsal is described for the correction of adolescent
1. An operation suitable for the correction of
There are many operations for
1. The indications for amputation of all the toes for severe toe deformity in rheumatoid arthritis,
We reviewed 27 patients with small-fragment fractures or osteotomies treated by internal fixation with absorbable self-reinforced poly-L-lactide pins. The follow-up time ranged from eight to 37 months. The two most common indications were chevron osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone for