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First metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasties in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Source :
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Journal of long-term effects of medical implants [J Long Term Eff Med Implants] 1995; Vol. 5 (2), pp. 105-10. - Publication Year :
- 1995
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Abstract
- 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.
- Subjects :
- Age Distribution
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Female
Humans
Joint Diseases physiopathology
Male
Metatarsophalangeal Joint physiopathology
Middle Aged
Prognosis
Retrospective Studies
Sex Distribution
Silicones
Virginia
Joint Diseases surgery
Joint Prosthesis methods
Joint Prosthesis statistics & numerical data
Metatarsophalangeal Joint surgery
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1050-6934
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of long-term effects of medical implants
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 10163355