Lunatomalacia and its treatment with replacement by a silastic prosthesis.
In 11 patients with lunatomalacia, the lunate bone was replaced by a Silastic prosthesis. Follow-up periods varied from 7 to 25 months. Clincal results were good in 10 cases, 8 patients were satisfied with the outcome of the operation.
D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010018:Osteomalacia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D012826:Silicone Elastomers