Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Isolated first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis may reduce radiographic alignment and subluxation of the ...

The patient has an arthritic metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs show loss of joint space at the MTP joint and large dorsal osteophytes. Arthritis at the MTP joint ...

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis commonly affect the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint at the base of the big toe. The joint may become predominantly stiff (hallux rigidus) or deformed (hallux ...

We ask all of our patients to identify a support team (care coach) before their surgery date. Your support team could be a friend, family member, or neighbor—someone who you know and trust, who is ...

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Surgery is not considered a first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But a doctor may suggest a joint repair or replacement procedure if you have significant joint damage that interferes ...

A person may opt for a joint replacement if arthritis or a traumatic injury damages a joint beyond repair. Orthopedic surgeons can replace many joints, including knees and hips. A joint replacement ...