A system for the creation or modification of an orthopedic joint within a mammalian body is disclosed. The system includes an implant (122, 132, 232, 332, 432) that provides a major surface adapted to be positioned against a metatarsal bone and an end (136, 236, 336, 436) adapted to be retained within...http://www.google.ca/patents/US20060247787?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20060247787 - Method and system for toe arthroplasty