| Autor: |
J S, O'Keefe, J, Schweitzer, D J, Bentrem, W P, Glasheen, R F, Edlich |
| Rok vydání: |
1994 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of long-term effects of medical implants. 5(2) |
| ISSN: |
1050-6934 |
| Popis: |
This retrospective analysis of arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint documents the incidence of surgery as well as the selection of the commercially available implants. During a 1-year period, 1994, arthroplasties were performed in 47 of the 1.7 million subscribers to Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia. Women received the majority of the arthroplasties (83%). Of the 47 cases, the silicone implant was predominantly used (83%). The most common indications for arthroplasty were hallux valgus (30%) and hallux rigidus (28%). Podiatrists performed 79% of the procedures, while orthopedic surgeons performed the remaining 21% of the cases. A prospective study is needed that will assess the long-term performance of the different implants. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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