The aim is to evaluate the efficacy of the developed method of resection of the metatarsophalangeal joints (MPJ) in the surgical treatment of forefoot deformity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The results of surgical treatment of the forefoot deformities in 34 patients with RA were studied. The operation was performed on both feet in 25 patients. A total of 59 feet were operated on. Resection of the heads of the II-V metatarsals using the traditional method was performed in group 1 (n = 28 feet) (the comparison group). In group 2 (n = 31 feet), resection of the heads of the II-V metatarsals was performed according to the method developed by us (the study group). The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Lesser Toe Scale (AOFAS-II-V) and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) were used for clinical evaluation. Our own developed method of treatment (group 2) allowed to achieve better clinical and functional results according to the AOFAS-II-V scale and a more pronounced decrease in pain syndrome according to the VAS scale compared to group 1 where the traditional method was used.

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