title: Silastic prosthesis in fractures of the head of the radius: long term follow up.
abstract: After a fairly long experience we asked ourselves what value should be attributed to replacement surgery of the head of the radius, using a Silastic endoprosthesis? An attempt is made to answer this question after following up our cases for many years. This has led us to two factual conclusions; the limited life of the prosthesis and the surprising tolerance of the elbow to regressive radiographic changes.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers