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Toe Joint Replacement Models
Biomedical, Industrial & Human Factors Engineering Faculty Publications
Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
6-2-2015
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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.
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/
United States Patent 9044332