1st MTPJ (Big Toe) Fusion: The Key Components
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Pubblicato: 08/02/2023
| Aggiornato: 09/02/2023
Editor: Aoife Maguire
What is MTPJ (Big Toe) Fusion?
Hallux Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion (MTPJ fusion) is an operation intended to fuse the big toe joint together. It is also often referred to as an arthrodesis of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal) joint.
What is the purpose of the operation?
This operation aims to fuse the big toe joint together and it is usually performed as a day case operation. It is also referred to as arthrodesis of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal) joint.
It is usually performed to aid painful arthritis of this joint (hallux rigidus) which has not responded to other non-operative treatment.
For certain patients, it may also be recommended for the treatment of a bunions.
