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Midfoot Arthritis and Disorders of the Hallux

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The two most common disorders of the first metatarsal-phalangeal joint are hallux valgus and hallux rigidus. Non-operatively, these can be treated with shoe modifications, shoe inserts, and cortisone injections for hallux rigidus. For patients with recalcitrant symptoms, surgical intervention may include joint debridement, reconstruction, or arthrodesis. In the midfoot, arthritis may similarly be treated with shoe inserts and cortisone injections, with the latter ideally being performed under image guidance. Thereafter, patients with persistent pain may be candidates for joint debridement or arthrodesis.

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Abbreviations

CT:

Computed tomography

MP:

Metatarsal-phalangeal

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 1153 Centre Street, Boston, MA, 02130, USA

    Christopher P. Chiodo, Jeremy T. Smith & Eric M. Bluman MD, PhD

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

    Jeffrey N. Katz

  2. Departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

    Cheri A. Blauwet

  3. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

    Andrew J. Schoenfeld

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Chiodo, C.P., Smith, J.T., Bluman, E.M. (2018). Midfoot Arthritis and Disorders of the Hallux. In: Katz, J., Blauwet, C., Schoenfeld, A. (eds) Principles of Orthopedic Practice for Primary Care Providers. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68661-5_22

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