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HemiCap Toe Resurfacing System

The HemiCAP Toe Resurfacing System from Arthrosurface is a hemiarthroplasty for osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ). It comprises a cobalt-chrome (Co-Cr-Mo) articular resurfacing component and a titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) cancellous taper post component, which are mated via a...

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The HemiCAP Toe Resurfacing System from Arthrosurface is a hemiarthroplasty for osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ). It comprises a cobalt-chrome (Co-Cr-Mo) articular resurfacing component and a titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) cancellous taper post component, which are mated via a taper locking mechanism.

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References

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence: Interventional procedure overview - Metatarsal phalangeal joint replacement of the hallux

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