title: Digital implant arthroplasty.
abstract: The results of approximately 1000 digital implant arthroplasties performed since 1977 are reported. Only 10 have been removed, 8 from infection and 2 from trauma. The complication ratio is considered minimal, and the procedure is recommended in selected cases as an alternative to or in lieu of resection arthroplasty or digital arthrodesis.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013576:Syndactyly / Q000601:surgery; D014033:Toe Joint; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers