title: Implant arthroplasty in the hand and wrist. An update.
abstract: The authors present a classification of the implant materials available, the basic types of implants, their fixation and the basic methods of implant arthroplasty used in the hand and wrist.
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery; D001178:Arthroplasty; D001843:Bone Cements; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements; D012826:Silicone Elastomers