Die Arthrodese des Großzehengrundgelenks bei Hallux rigidus - eine Übersicht

Fusion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint is widely accepted as the gold standard for advanced stages of joint degeneration. Planning the operation is crucial to define the optimal alignment of the great toe and to respond to individual conditions. Due to the marketing of special reamers and minimal invasive procedures surgical technique has improved. From a biomechanical point of view a dorsal plate with an interfragmentary lag screw has been proven the most stable fixation. With this type of osteosynthesis pseudarthrosis is less than 4%.