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Arthroflex Joint Implants
The big toe joint goes through a lot of stress over the years with walking. On cement floors, tight shoes, activities and sports.
Hallux Ridigus surgery is done for the painful osteoarthritis of the big toe. It is a disorder of the joint located at the base of the big toe. Over the past 10 years of practicing, I have been looking for procedures to maintain pain-free motion. To reduce downtime from surgery, and improve patient satisfaction.
Historically there have been 2 surgical options for the treatment of Hallux Limitus / Rigidus:
1- Cheilectomy: A removal of bone spurs of the big toe: In the picture below you can see what the arthritis looks like on the xrays and also when the joint is exposed
2: 1st metatarsal phalange fusion ( arthrodesis): This procedure completely fuses the joint so no motion occurs. This is usually a very successful surgery; however, ideally I like to this surgery for severe cases and as one gets older. The big issue with a fusion is the use of limited shoe gear and additional joint compensation due to the fusion which can then cause other joints to become painful as one ages.
The 3rd Option: Hallux rigidus surgery or ArthroFLEX® Decellularized Dermal Allograft
There are several implants on the market which i have used and revised due to loosening or impaction corrosion. ArthroFLEX®(1) is an acellular dermal extracellular matrix intended for supplemental support and covering of surfaces. This process allows the matrix to retain its growth factors, native collagen scaffold and elastin, which is required for healing. Elastin and collagen provide unparalleled strength for supplemental support and covering for soft tissue repair. I have used this product for the repair of tendons with good success. When reassessing the condition of hallux limitus most is related to either trauma, overuse or abnormal biomechanics.
When assessing if the patient is a good candidate for this surgery I look at both cartilage loss and mechanics of the foot in all directions. Arthroflex gives the joint a second life on resurfacing the complete joint not just 1 cm of the joint like Cartiva(another common synthetic cartilage implant). The below case study gives a step by step on how the joint appears, why resurfacing is an indication and addressing the biomechanics.
The outpatient surgery takes approximately 60 minutes from start to finish. Patients are allowed to be fully weightbearing in a boot without crutches for 2 weeks then can transition into regular running shoes. Overall patient satisfaction is high and long term outlooks are optimistic. Over the next year I will continue to add patient testimonials, pictures and videos of the range of motion.
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Our doctor, specialize in Trauma/Injury/Fractures, Diabetic Foot Care, Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery, Pediatric Foot Care, Wound Care,, Arthritic Foot & Ankle, Custom Orthotics, Geriatric Foot Care, Ingrown Nails, Fall Prevention, Hammertoes, Sports Medicine, Bunions, Fungal Nails, Foot & Ankle Pain, and Flatfoot.
Dr. Martins has been trained in both Canada and the United States, mastering the art of foot and ankle surgery.
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Foot And Ankle Treatments In Michigan
For our patient’s convenience, we offer our service for Hallux rigidus surgery in Adrian, MI, Hallux rigidus surgery in Ann Arbor, MI, and Hallux rigidus surgery in Jackson, MI locations. We have our own digital x-ray, MRI, Cat-scan, and ultrasound equipment at many of our podiatry clinics. Our on-site podiatric physical therapy clinics allow for constant communication between the physicians and physical therapists, ensuring the most effective therapy and successful recovery for our patients.
