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. 1984 Nov;66(5):703-5.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.66B5.6501364.

A simple method of arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint

G S Chana, T A Andrew, C P Cotterill

A simple method of arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint

G S Chana et al. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1984 Nov.

Abstract

Eighty-seven feet have been reviewed after arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint stabilised by chromic catgut. Radiological union was present in 90% of patients at the mean review time of six years. Twenty-four patients had significant metatarsalgia before operation and only two failed to improve afterwards. Excellent or good subjective results were reported in 94% of patients at review. Chromic catgut is advocated as a simple and effective method of stabilising an arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

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