title: Use of a closed drainage system in implant surgery.
abstract: The authors advocate intracapsular placement of a closed drainage system in first metatarsophalangeal joint implant procedures. Materials and technique are reviewed. The advantages and disadvantages associated with drain usage are discussed. Preliminary results of a retrospective study are also presented.
authors: D B
authors: DB
authors: Arkin
authors: D B
authors: DB
authors: Rubin
authors: A J
authors: AJ
authors: Tabb
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery*