Efficient and Effective
Hallux Fusion

by

Jay Lieberman, DPM

Director of Residency Training

Northwest Medical Center

Margate, FL

Those who prefer joint fusion over implant arthroplasty for the treatment of advanced Hallux Limitus will make the argument that there are no long term studies demonstrating the success of joint implantation over a 20-30 year period of time.  For this reason, even the strongest advocates of implants will consider fusion procedures for younger patients.  The advent of new instrumentation for fusion surgery has actually tilted the scales away from implantation in certain circumstances.

Some patients may resist surgery that requires a life long reliance on foreign material or