title: Treatment of trapeziometacarpal arthritis with silastic and metallic implant arthroplasty.
abstract: Implant arthroplasty was once viewed as a feasible and effective trapeziometacarpal joint disease. Silastic implants are now used rarely because of concerns of implant failure and particulate synovitis. Metallic implants, including total joint prostheses and those utilizing a spacer concept, have been used with some success. Indications, technical consideration, and potential complications of these implants are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Oklahoma Medical School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Ruffin
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Rayan
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006801:Humans; D008670:Metals; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008670:Metals; D012826:Silicone Elastomers