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.
Original language | American English |
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State | Published - Jun 2 2015 |
Disciplines
- Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering
- Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Operations Research, Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering