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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Vol 80, Issue 7 370-373, Copyright © 1990 by American Podiatric Medical Association

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LaPorta great toe implant. Long-term study of its efficacy. Student Research Group

B Dobbs
California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco 94115.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term function of the LaPorta design great toe implant. Eight cases were evaluated preoperatively and on a short-term (mean = 3.6 months) and a long-term basis (mean = 20.5 months) postoperatively. Findings of clinical importance included decreased hallux dorsiflexion and radiographic evidence of hyperostosis formation at the implant hinge. However, all of the patients studied were satisfied with their results.




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