The Nicolle finger joint prosthesis: a reappraisal.
The Nicolle prosthesis was used to replace 101 metacarpophalangeal joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis over a ten-year period. Mean active flexion achieved was 30 degrees. Mean ulnar deviation was 27 degrees. 4% of joints had to be removed after a mean interval of 42 months, for infection. None of the implants had fractured.
Varma
S K
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Milward
T M
TM
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography