Orien W P
Clin Podiatry. 1984 Apr;1(1):29-45.
Joint implants in the foot have contributed much to reducing deformity and pain. They can act as spacers to improve cosmetic appearance; they can increase or decrease motion in joints, while adding stability; and they can replace arthritic or diseased joints and reduce their associated symptoms. They cannot produce normal function of the foot. There is a great need to know more about the long-range effects of implanted joints on foot function and the associated compensations that invariably occur. This knowledge will lead to improved criteria for the existing implants and new designs and materials for the implants yet to come.
足部关节植入物在减少畸形和疼痛方面发挥了很大作用。它们可以作为间隔物来改善外观；可以增加或减少关节活动度，同时增强稳定性；还可以替代患有关节炎或病变的关节并减轻相关症状。但它们无法使足部恢复正常功能。非常有必要进一步了解植入关节对足部功能的长期影响以及必然会出现的相关代偿情况。这些知识将有助于改进现有植入物的标准，并为未来的植入物带来新的设计和材料。
