Pamukkale Medical Journal, cilt.12, sa.2, ss.215-224, 2019 (Scopus)
Purpose:The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pain and functional results of first metatarsophalangeal joint total arthroplasty treatment on patients with advanced stage of hallux rigidus. Materials and Methods: Total joint arthroplasty was applied to 18 patients with stage 3 and 4 hallux rigidus according to Coughlin and Shurnas classification. Range of motion, visual analogue scale (VAS) and American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Association (AOFAS) scores were evaluated twelve months after surgery. Results: The average age of the patients was 64.44±7.16. The mean follow-up period was 18.4± 2.43 months. Significant improvement was observed in the range of motion values (p=0.001), VAS (p<0.001) and AOFAS (p=0.001) scores in patients with metatarsophalangeal joint total arthroplasty. Complications such as implant failure, fracture, or infection were not observed during the follow-up period. Conclusion: Total joint arthroplasty is a promising treatment option for patients with advanced-stage hallux rigidus, providing satisfactory pain and functional results.