title: Hallux rigidus treated with the Swanson silastic hemi-joint prosthesis.
abstract: A material of 26 patients treated for hallux rigidus using the Swanson silastic great toe implant is presented. Subjectively the results were evaluated as 88% excellent or good whereas objective examination gave 84% good or excellent results (80% taking into account two patients who had the prosthesis removed).
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006214:Hallux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011859:Radiography; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers