title: Economic implications of implant selection.
abstract: Numerous types of implantable biomaterials are available for a variety of applications. Although much has been written about the physical properties or biocompatibility issues, very few papers have focused on the economic feasibility of these materials. This article assesses financial factors associated with first metatarsophalangeal total joint prostheses.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: DeFronzo
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Landsman
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ghareeb
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000191:economics* / Q000592:standards; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008670:Metals; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000191:economics* / Q000592:standards; D011788:Quality of Life; D012828:Silicones; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008670:Metals; D012828:Silicones