Blog's main page I have carried out surgery on three patients recently who have had moderate bunions on X-ray, however, clinically they appear to be much worse. On X-ray, you can see "shadowing" of the gouty tophaceous deposits on the medial aspect of the joint, which gives the impression clinically that the actual osseous deviation is [...]
Blog's main page This patient presented recently with a long-standing markedly painful left 2nd metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ). Conservative care has been unsuccessful and hence she was referred for a surgical consultation. On examination, a firm, "lump" was noted on the dorsal aspect of this joint. This firm "lump" with a step-down prominence was palpated and deemed [...]
Blog's main page Hallux limitus / rigidus or degenerative osteoarthrosis of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) is a very common condition in our practices. Once the condition deteriorates to the point where conservative care is not producing satisfactory pain relief, surgery can be suggested. Fusion/arthrodesis is still the most common procedure carried out and very occasionally [...]
