title: [Treatment of arthroses of the carpal bones and the first carpometacarpal joint with liquid silastic implants].
abstract: In cases of resection arthroplasties of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb we implant liquid silastic. This implant provides a good adaptation to the individual local situation and shows a good resistance to deformation. On the basis of our initial experience with this procedure we regard it as highly apt to provide an exactly fitting substitute in the wrist--especially in cases of an extirpation of the lunate bone.
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000628:therapy*; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods; D002348:Carpal Bones; D006801:Humans; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers
vernacular_title: Die Behandlung der Sattelgelenks- und Karpalarthrosen durch Silikon-Plomben.