Hallux rigidus, is a dissease charactherized by the pain on the 1 metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint due to the degenerative and progressive arthiritis and the formation of dorsal osteophytes also accompanied by the limitation of the toe dorsiflexion. Clinical appearence and the treatment depends on the stage of the disease. While conservative treatment is preferred for the early stage of the disease, surgical treatment is preffered for the late stages of the disease. There is no single standard surgical treatment for all patients. Surgical treatment of hallux rijidus varies according to the patient's age, activity level, and patients’ expectations. In this article, current treatment options for halluks rigidus are evaluated due to the current concepts in the recent literature.
Hallux rigidus, is a dissease characterctherized by the pain on the 1 metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint due to the degenerative and progressive arthritis and the formation of dorsal osteophytes also accompanied by the limitation of the toe dorsiflexion. Clinical appearance and treatment depends on the stage of the disease. While conservative treatment is preferred for the early stage of the disease, surgical treatment is preferred for the late stages of the disease. There is no single standard surgical treatment for all patients. Surgical treatment of hallux rijidus varies according to the patient’s age, activity level, and patient’s expectations. In this article, current treatment options for halluks rigidus are evaluated due to the current concepts in the recent literature.
Alan : Sağlık Bilimleri
Dergi Türü : Ulusal
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