The angled great toe implant (Swanson design/Weil modification) in the surgical reconstruction of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
This article deals with implant arthroplasty using the angled great toe implant. Specific terminology is defined. Emphasis is on implant design, criteria for patient selection, and the operative procedure. Postoperative care and complications are briefly touched on.
D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery*
D012826:Silicone Elastomers