Jenkin W M, Oloff L M
Department of Surgery, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco.
Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1988 Jan;5(1):213-26.
Implant arthroplasty was introduced with the intention that it would relieve pain, provide stability, provide motion, and allow the part to be mobilized. It is a relatively recent phenomenon and long-term results remain difficult to predict.