Mid-term results of Futura hemi-great toe implants.
BACKGROUND
This study reviews our mid-term results and patient satisfaction using the Futura hemi-great toe implant.


METHODS
The authors were able to contact 11 of 15 patients. They were seen for chart review and mid-term evaluation.


RESULTS
All patients but one were improved and satisfied at mid-term followup (average, 8 years). The one unsatisfied patient had Grade IV arthritis at the time of surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
Futura hemi-great toe implants lead to an 83% good to excellent mid-term results and over 92% patient satisfaction with no measureable subsidence of the implant over an 8-year average followup. Patients with Grade IV Hallux Rigidus should not be considered for Hemi-Great Toe implants and are probably best served with arthrodesis or interpositional arthroplasty at this time.
Konkel
Kurt Frederick
KF
Aurora Advanced Healthcare, S.C., Falls Division, N84W16889 Menomonee Avenue, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, USA. kkonke@ah.com
Menger
Andrea Gayle
AG
Retzlaff
Sharon Ann
SA