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The first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is the most common site for the development of degenerative arthrosis within the forefoot. Fusion, or arthrodesis, is a reliable and proven technique for the treatment of many different pathologic conditions of the first MTP joint. The main goal of arthrodesis surgery is to definitively alleviate pain and facilitate a return to a full and active lifestyle.
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Hyer, C.F., Deol, P.S. (2012). Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint. In: Saxena, A. (eds) International Advances in Foot and Ankle Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-609-2_7
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