Silastic arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint as salvage for failed revisional fusion with interpositional structural bone graft

Abstract

Silastic arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint should be considered a viable salvage procedure either for cases of previously failed fusion with interpositional tricortical bone grafting, or for cases of painful previous Kellers, as it can restore length back to the toe, power, stability of gait and therefore reduce pain. Copyright 2013 BMJ Publishing Group. All rights reserved.