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A material of 26 patients treated for hallux rigidus using the Swanson silastic great toe implant is presented. Subjectively the results were evaluated as 88% excellent or good whereas objective examination gave 84% good or excellent results (80% taking into account two patients who had the prosthesis removed).
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