Silicone implant for Freiberg's disease.

Abstract

Freiberg's disease or osteochondrosis of the second metatarsal head may necessitate surgical intervention because of pain. Several surgical procedures have been recommended. A new surgical procedure similar to the present treatment of hallux rigidus with a silicone rubber implant is described. The procedure is simple and results were cosmetically appealing and functionally effective.

• Authors: R L Bordelon
• Journal: Southern medical journal (South Med J) Vol. 70 Issue 8 Pg. 1002-4 (Aug 1977) ISSN: 0038-4348 [Print] United States
• PMID: 887959 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Silicone Elastomers

Topics

• Child
• Female
• Humans
• Metatarsus (surgery)
• Osteochondritis (etiology, surgery)
• Osteonecrosis (complications)
• Silicone Elastomers