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Research Notes on Toe Joint Replacement
The goal of a toe joint replacement is to relieve pain in the foot caused by joint damage or arthritis. A partial toe joint replacement removes one part of the joint and replaces it with a titanium spacer, which keeps bones from rubbing against each other. A total joint replacement removes the whole joint and uses two metal pieces to replace both sides of the joint.1
Fast Facts:
- This procedure has been used in orthopedic surgery for more than 35 years.1
- Pain, or loss of motion in the big toe may make you a candidate for toe joint replacement.2
- Generally, most patients can return to regular activity no later than 6 months after surgery.2
- This surgery is 95% effective to remove pain.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Foot Care Update: Joint Replacement Can Be a Better Alternative than Living with Pain
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 GreatToe.com: The Center for Great Toe Joint Replacement
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- Contributor: KevinB
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
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- Last update: Nov. 24, 2009
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- Contributor: KevinB
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Big toe joint replacement, Toe replacement surgery, Toe joint replacement surgery
- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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