title: Revision arthroplasty utilizing the Biomet Total Toe System for failed silicone elastomer implants.
abstract: The author presents a 3-year study of 10 cases of revisional arthroplasty utilizing the Biomet Total Toe System. The procedure is performed to eliminate pain and restore function in cases of metatarsophalangeal joint silicone elastomer implant failure. The surgeon should be familiar with the Total Toe System before attempting revision.
authors.affiliation: DePaul Health Center, Bridgeton, Missouri.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Koenig
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D006214:Hallux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012086:Reoperation; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers