title: Silicone arthroplasty for hallux rigidus. Implant wear and osteolysis.
abstract: Between 1980 and 1985, silicone hemiprostheses were implanted because of hallux rigidus in 58 feet of 43 patients who were followed up after an average of 5 years. The majority were satisfied and had good function without pain. However, the toes had shortened because of implant wear, and there was considerable associated osteolysis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Maastricht University Hospital, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Verhaar
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bulstra
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Walenkamp
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006214:Hallux; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010014:Osteolysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery*