Arthroscopy of the great toe

Instr Course Lect. 1999:48:343-6.

Abstract

The few available reports of arthroscopic treatment of the first MTP joint in the literature indicate favorable outcome. However, arthroscopy of the great toe is an advanced technique and should only be undertaken by experienced surgeons.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Endoscopy / rehabilitation
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / physiopathology
  • Joint Diseases / surgery*
  • Metatarsophalangeal Joint / anatomy & histology
  • Metatarsophalangeal Joint / surgery*
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods*
  • Orthopedic Procedures / rehabilitation
  • Postoperative Care
  • Toes / anatomy & histology
  • Toes / surgery*