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 contribution | Silastic arthroplasty in rheumatoid MCP-joints. 60 joints followed for 7 years. |
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| Original language | English |
| Journal | Acta Orthopaedica |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Pages (from-to) | 430-431 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISSN | 1745-3674 |
| Publication status | Published - 1994 |
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