[ARPE prosthesis: preliminary results].
Preliminary results of 45 trapeziometacarpal "ARPE" prostheses are reported with a mean follow-up of 22.4 months. Pain and mobility before and after operation were analysed. A special questionnaire was used to assess the result in activity of daily living. Pre and postoperative special X rays were also compared. Pain decreased in frequency and intensity and mobility improved. 97.1% of the patients were satisfied with their prosthesis after the operation. Comparison are pre- and postoperatives radiographs showed a tendency for both cup and stem to progressively sink into the bone.
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D002348:Carpal Bones; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000592:standards*; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013933:Thumb; D016896:Treatment Outcome