- Hallux rigidus refers to arthritis of the great toe metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint
- Joint-sparing (cheilectomy, interpositional arthroplasty, metallic arthroplasty, and synthetic implants)
- Joint-sacrificing (arthrodesis) procedures
- Interpositional arthroplasty group had significantly higher postoperative patient-reported scores, greater range-of-motion, and significantly less plantar pressure under the great toe
- patients who underwent arthrodesis experienced less pain and were more satisfied compared to those who had a metallic arthroplasty
- Synthetic implant was an excellent alternative to arthrodesis in patients who wished to maintain first MTP motion
