Silastic arthroplasty in rheumatoid MCP-joints: 60 joints followed for 7 years
- 1 August 1994
- journal article
- Published by Medical Journals Sweden AB in Acta Orthopaedica
- Vol. 65 (4) , 430-431
- https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679408995486
Abstract
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.Keywords
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