Implant arthroplasty in the rheumatoid arthritic patient.
Implant arthroplasty was introduced with the intention that it would relieve pain, provide stability, provide motion, and allow the part to be mobilized. It is a relatively recent phenomenon and long-term results remain difficult to predict.
D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery*