CHICAGO — Revision metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis more significantly reduced pain in patients who had a failed index synthetic cartilage implant for the treatment of hallux rigidus, according to data presented here.
“[Metatarsophalangeal joint] MTPJ arthrodesis was found to reduce pain more significantly as a revision procedure for failed index [synthetic cartilage implant] SCI resurfacing. Future prospective studies should be performed,” Aman Chopra, from Georgetown University School of Medicine, said at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.