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  • Implantable prostheses designed to replace one of the phalange joints of a toe. These prostheses typically consist of articulated silicone elastomer or, less frequently, ceramic or metal components with a flat end and a stem. The prosthesis has stems at both ends for introduction in the hollow marrow cavity previously made in the bones that form the articulation. The prosthetic joint usually permits only constrained movement of the joint. Toe joint prostheses are used mainly to replace the articulation of the first phalange of the big toe, preventing dislocation of the joint in patients who suffer from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, joint infections, or claw-toe deformities.
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