Abstract
This retrospective analysis of arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint documents the incidence of surgery as well as the selection of the commercially available implants. During a 1-year period, 1994, arthroplasties were performed in 47 of the 1.7 million subscribers to Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia. Women received the majority of the arthroplasties (83%). Of the 47 cases, the silicone implant was predominantly used (83%). The most common indications for arthroplasty were hallux valgus (30%) and hallux rigidus (28%). Podiatrists performed 79% of the procedures, while orthopedic surgeons performed the remaining 21% of the cases. A prospective study is needed that will assess the long-term performance of the different implants.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 105-110 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Dec 1 1995 |
Keywords
- first metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty
- implant
- silicone
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biomedical Engineering
- Dentistry(all)