Use of Small Joint Arthroscopy for Diagnosis and Treatment of a First Metatarsal Head Osteochondral Defect: A Case Report.
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
JBJS Case Connector
Abstract
CASE: A case of a painful first metatarsophalangeal joint in a 28-year-old woman is reported. Clinical examination and imaging were suspicious for osteochondral lesion of the first metatarsal head. A 1.9-mm arthroscope was used for diagnosis and treatment of an osteochondral defect with microfracture and dehydrated, micronized allogenic cartilage application with an excellent postoperative outcome.
CONCLUSION: From the 3-month through 1-year follow-up, the patient continued a pain-free return to normal function. This case suggests that arthroscopy is as a viable approach to resurfacing osteochondral lesions of the big toe joint.
First Page
1
Last Page
5
DOI
10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00276
Publication Date
10-14-2022
Recommended Citation
Casciato D, Zulauf E, Steginsky B. Use of Small Joint Arthroscopy for Diagnosis and Treatment of a First Metatarsal Head Osteochondral Defect: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2022 Oct 14;12(4). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00276. PMID: 36240292.