Lawrence design first metatarsophalangeal prosthesis. A complication.
A complication involving tibial sesamoid impingement within the hinge of the Lawrence first metatarsophalangeal implant is described. The authors believe that this particular problem may be accentuated by the Lawrence design, which preserves the sesamoid apparatus.
Hamilton
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Boberg
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Gilula
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D000328:Adult; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*