Adverse Events Related to Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Hemiarthroplasty of 1st Metatarsal: An Analysis of Reports to the United States Food and Drug Administration
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel (PAH) hemiarthroplasty has gained popularity in the operative management of symptomatic hallux rigidus since its introduction to the US in July 2016. Despite encouraging initial results, any implant has the potential for com...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2020-10-01
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Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011420S00061 |