title: Metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty eleven year follow-up study.
abstract: During a period from April, 1972 to May, 1983, 339 Swanson silastic implants were implanted in eighty-two hands of fifty-five patients. A follow-up study was performed to evaluate the long-term function of these implants. Our follow-up study indicates that metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty can relieve pain, correct deformity, improve appearance and improve hand function by providing functional motion and stability. Few long-term problems were noted and the functional benefits gained by surgery decreased little with time. Patient satisfaction was high.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009048:Motor Skills; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012677:Sensation