[Velour prosthesis in fractures and luxations in the clavicular region. A follow-up study].
Twelve patients were followed up 6-40 months after implantation of a velours prosthesis due to trauma involving the clavicle. On the X-rays of the ten patients with a coracoclavicular loop there was a marked bone erosion in the area where the graft crossed the clavicle, and three patients had clinical symptoms as well. The use of a coracoclavicular velours prosthesis calls for a careful clinical and radiographic follow-up, and an early second operation for total or partial removal of the prosthesis if signs of bone erosion occur.
D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000628:therapy*
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