Primary flexible implant arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal joints during digital replantation.
Primary silicone rubber arthroplasty in a total of four metacarpophalangeal joints during digital replantation or revascularisation in two patients is reported. The results appear preferable to present alternatives and allow good function without prejudicing further management.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D001178:Arthroplasty; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012092:Replantation; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D012826:Silicone Elastomers