Synovitis secondary to silicone elastomeric joint implant.
The authors present a case study of synovitis after an arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint and placement of a hemisilicone joint implant. This was an unusual presentation because excision of the prosthesis was necessary 1 month after placement. Also, a review of the literature is presented on silicone synovitis and other complications that arise after silicone joint implantation.
Patel
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Department of Surgery, St. John Hospital-Macomb Center, Harrison Township, Michigan 48045.
Frascone
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DeLuca
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013585:Synovitis / Q000209:etiology*
D012826:Silicone Elastomers