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My dr. is going to perform an implant on half of the big toe joint using an arthrosurface implant. any comments on the quality of the implant?
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Depends: Any surgery especially to the big toe has its advantages and disadvantages.,,with the implant ur doctor should discuss longevity of an implant and loss of toe purchase power... I prefer Cheilectomy or fusion...implants have there place but it depends on patient expectations ...
Answered 10/2/2015
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Reason???: Using the right implant for the right reason to accomplish the optimum results is really the question.
Answered 1/1/2016
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