title: The use of digital implants for the correction of hammer toe deformity and their potential complications and management.
abstract: This manuscript deals with use of silicone implants as part of the correction for hammer toe deformity. A brief description of the historical correction of hammer toe is presented, with emphasis placed on the development and use of silicone prostheses. The surgical procedure is discussed and an overview of the authors' long-term results are included. Analysis of an informal survey taken of several practitioners known to utilize digital implants is also presented. This manuscript primarily focuses on potential complications that may accompany the procedure. Management and prevention of these complications is also discussed.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Shaw
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Alvarez
mesh_terms: D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012008:Recurrence; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers