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Re: hallux rigidus
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Posted by Mara H. on 3/30/10 23:15    

Hello,

If cheilectomy is used early on in hallus rigidus cases, does that reduce the likelihood that the patient will need more drastic surgeries, such as joint fusion, later on?

Worded otherwise, if a patient with moderate hallus rigidus does not take some sort of surgical step, like cheilectomy, is he likely to need more drastic surgery (like fusion) in later years?

Thanks!
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