Total joint arthroplasty. The foot.
A prosthesis has been designed with which to resurface the painful, degenerated first metatarsophalangeal joint. Clinical evaluation thus far has indicated satisfactory results in 16 of 18 instances. This procedure will probably give the best results in the older patient with hallux rigidus, but the length of follow-up is as yet too short to allow firm opinions to be formed.
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery*