Comparison of Hallux Rigidus Surgical Treatment Outcomes Between Active Duty and Non Active Duty Populations: A Retrospective Review.

Conclusions- Decompressional osteotomy, cheilectomy and 1st MTPJ arthrodesis are all reliable and effective procedures for treatment of hallux rigidus both in active duty military and non-active duty patients. Active duty military personal have a high rate of returning to their prior military activities after surgical treatment of hallux rigidus.
PMID: 29073775 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - October 26, 2017 Category: Podiatry Authors: Jones MD, Sweet KJ Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research