Silastic arthroplasty in rheumatoid MCP-joints. 60 joints followed for 7 years.
16 patients with rheumatoid arthritis underwent Swanson silastic arthroplasty in 60 MCP-joints. After 7 (5-10) years only 8 patients had pain relief, 7 were satisfied, and 13 implants had fractured. We conclude that the effects of Swanson silastic arthroplasty deteriorate with time.
Department of Orthopedics, University of Copenhagen, Hvidovre Hospital, Denmark.
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Sonne-Holm
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome