title: Silicone implant for Freiberg's disease.
abstract: Freiberg's disease or osteochondrosis of the second metatarsal head may necessitate surgical intervention because of pain. Several surgical procedures have been recommended. A new surgical procedure similar to the present treatment of hallux rigidus with a silicone rubber implant is described. The procedure is simple and results were cosmetically appealing and functionally effective.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000601:surgery; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000150:complications; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers