Hallux Rigidus: 1st MTPJ OA Flashcards
1
Q
What is Hallux Rigidis?
A
OA of the 1st MTPJ
2
Q
Primary cause of hallux rigidis?
A
Degenerative
3
Q
Secondary cause of hallux rigidis?
A
Osteochondral injury
4
Q
Conservative treatment of hallux rigidis?
A
-Wearing stiff soled shoe to limit motion at the MTPJ -Metal bar can be inserted into sole of shoe
5
Q
Treatment of hallux rigidis?
A
-Successful fusion should alleviate pain. Prevents woman wearing heals -1st MTPJ replacements: -Ceramic total joint replacements -Metal hemi-arthroplasties -Failure rates are quite high -Once failure occurs: salvage surgery difficult
