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Silastic arthroplasty in rheumatoid MCP-joints. 60 joints followed for 7 years.

I Olsen, Peter Henrik Gebuhr, Stig Sonne-Holm

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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.
Translated title of the contributionSilastic arthroplasty in rheumatoid MCP-joints. 60 joints followed for 7 years.
Original languageEnglish
JournalActa Orthopaedica
Volume65
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)430-431
Number of pages2
ISSN1745-3674
Publication statusPublished - 1994

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