Management of Periprosthetic Polyvinyl Alcohol Synthetic Cartilage Implant Infection with Staged First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis.

Abstract	Surgical management of hallux rigidus using a polyvinyl alcohol synthetic cartilage implant has gained popularity among foot and ankle surgeons. Although uncommon, appropriate diagnosis and management of a periprosthetic implant infection is critical in limiting morbidity. We present a case report and staged technique for converting a first metatarsal synthetic cartilage hemiarthroplasty to arthrodesis in the setting of a periprosthetic joint infection.
Authors	Korey S DuBois, John Benner, Spencer Monaco, Michael T Rossidis
Journal	Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc) Vol. 111 Issue 6 (Dec 15 2021) ISSN: 1930-8264 [Electronic] United States
PMID	35294151 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Polyvinyl Alcohol
Topics	Arthrodesis Cartilage Hallux Rigidus (diagnostic imaging, surgery) Humans Metatarsophalangeal Joint (surgery) Polyvinyl Alcohol (therapeutic use)

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