title: Koenig total great toe implant. Preliminary report.
abstract: A new first metatarsophalangeal joint implant arthroplasty is described. The two-component, titanium alloy and polyethylene prosthesis designed for weightbearing is noncemented and press-fit. Sixteen cases involving 18 implants were evaluated over 18 months with evidence that good correction and pain free motion can be obtained.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, DePaul Health Center, St. Louis, MO.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Koenig
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008875:Middle Aged; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery*