Revision Forefoot: Technique for Salvage After First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty With Arthrodesis

Failure of a first metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty can be a debilitating condition for the patient and a challenging condition for the treating surgeon. This technique article highlights 2 techniques: the use of a tricortical iliac crest bone block allograft and also distal tibia autograft for metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis and management of the bony defect. Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Revision Forefoot Surgery Source Type: research