Implants for lesser toes.
The use of a double-stemmed hinged implant in conjunction with an arthroplasty has been found to be advantageous for the correction of hammertoes of the lesser digits. Active toe mobility has been obtained and no bone reactions have occurred from the use of implants.
D000293:Adolescent; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013997:Time Factors; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities
D012826:Silicone Elastomers