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Introduction An estimated 40% of the United States population have foot problems. 1 Of all patients aged over 50 years, 2.5% report degenerative arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, termed ‘hallux rigidus’. First MTP
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decision-making regarding which treatment to use. 63 If the underlying cause is hallux rigidus characterized by the restriction of movement at the first MTPJ, this entity can be addressed by toe-preserving surgical interventions such as an arthroplasty