Risk Factors for Non-union in First MTPJ Arthrodesis

Category: Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Hallux rigidus occurs in up to 1 in 40 adults with 1st MTPJ arthrodesis being the gold standard operation for advanced disease. Our aim was to retrospectively identify risk factors for delayed / non-union of first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis...

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Main Authors: Andrew Molloy FRCS(Tr&Orth), Clifford Butcher FRCS(Tr&Orth), Lyndon Mason FRCS(Tr&Orth)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2018-09-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011418S00356