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Toe Joint Replacement Models
Biomedical, Industrial & Human Factors Engineering Faculty Publications
  • Tarun Goswami, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Allison L. Van Horn
  • Alexander O. Sheets
Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
6-2-2015
Abstract

In various embodiments, provided are implantable devices for replacing all or a portion of a metatarsophalangeal joint, comprising (i) a metatarsal component comprising a Substan tially convex bearing Surface; or (ii) a phalanx component comprising a Substantially concave bearing Surface; or (iii) both. In various embodiments, also provided are methods of treating hallux Valgus by replacing all or a portion of a meta tarsophalangeal joint with one or more of the provided implantable devices.

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United States Patent 9044332

Citation Information
Tarun Goswami, Allison L. Van Horn and Alexander O. Sheets. "Toe Joint Replacement Models" (2015)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/tarun-goswami/137/