title: Metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty with implantation of Osteomed Interflex IPG system: our experience.
abstract: The Osteomed Interflex IPJ system is a stemmed flexible implant specifically designed for replacement of metatarso-phalangeal joints of the lesser toes. The indication for use is a semi-rigid or rigid hammertoe deformity, impaired function and stability, metatarsal pain. The purpose of the study is the result of 45 implants, in 29 patients (27 women and 2 men). The average of the patients at the time of the operations was 65 years. The follow-up is 30 months. In our experiences this surgical replacement is a good solutions in selectionated cases of metatarso-phalangeal deformity.
authors.affiliation: Clinic "Prof. Nobili" Castiglione dei Pepoli (Bologna), Italy. mail@casadicuranobili.it.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sperati
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement; D005260:Female; D037801:Hammer Toe Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome