Cheilectomy

The cheilectomy ( Greek χείλος cheĩlos lip) is a surgical procedure in the field of orthopedic surgery or foot surgery. It is a joint-preserving procedure that is used in mild forms of osteoarthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. Here, osteophytes ( osteophytes ) that have arisen in the course of osteoarthritis are removed, especially on the stretch side ( dorsal ) on the head of the first metatarsal head, in order to improve the mobility of the joint and reduce pain.

literature

• M. Thomsen: Operations on the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe for hallux rigidus. In: D. Zabo: Forefoot Surgery. 2nd, updated and expanded edition. Springer, Berlin et al. 2012, ISBN 978-3-642-25875-6 . doi : 10.1007 / 978-3-642-25876-3

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