Arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal joints with use of silicone-rubber implants in patients who have rheumatoid arthritis. Long-term results.

Abstract
The long-term results of 144 arthroplasties of the metacarpophalangeal joints, with use of silicone-rubber implants, were reviewed for twenty-seven patients (thirty-six hands) who had rheumatoid arthritis. The operations were all performed or supervised by the same surgeon. All patients had