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AAOS 2016: Synthetic hydrogel implant vs. MTP arthrodesis for hallux rigidus
March 2016
AAOS 2016: Synthetic hydrogel implant vs. MTP arthrodesis for hallux rigidus
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Prospective Randomized Multi-Centered Trial Comparing a Synthetic Implant to 1st MTP Fusion in Hallux Rigidus
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Synopsis
202 patients with advanced stage hallux rigidus were randomized to one of two treatments: synthetic hydrogel cartilage implant or standard first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) arthrodesis (joint fusion). The purpose of this study was to evaluate pain and function (active dorsiflexion motion) in comparison to one another, in addition to recording adverse events and requirement of secondary surgeries. Re...
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