title: Sutter double-stem silicone implant arthroplasty of the lesser metatarsophalangeal joints.
abstract: A double-stem silicone prosthetic implant to replace the lesser metatarsophalangeal joint has been found to be successful in helping several difficult-to-treat conditions that affect the forefoot. The prosthetic device can be used to replace the proximal phalanx base or the metatarsal head. It is more successful in older (over age 50) patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomechanics, State University of New York, Stonybrook.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Sgarlato
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001178:Arthroplasty; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012828:Silicones / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones