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3711605

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
1986-7-7
pubmed:abstractText
A retrospective analysis of silicone rubber implant arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal joint in 32 patients with rheumatoid arthritis is reported. One hundred seven implants were followed in 37 hands for an average of 44 1/2 (12 to 120) months. Active motion of the metacarpophalangeal joint averaged 34 degrees, with a mean extension deficit of 7 degrees and a mean flexion 41 degrees. Ulnar deviation recurred to more than 10 degrees in 33 of 107 fingers (31%). Fracture of the spacer was confirmed in four joints (4%). One fracture of the proximal phalanx and one of the metacarpal head had occurred. Bone resorption around the stem or a hinge and migration of the implant were found in 26 (24%) fingers. Patient satisfaction was high; 27 patients experienced significant pain relief, the functioning of 31 hands (84%) was improved, and 28 patients (32 hands) thought that the cosmetic appearance of the hand was improved.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
May
pubmed:issn
0363-5023
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
11
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
333-9
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-6-8
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1986
pubmed:articleTitle
Silicone rubber implant arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal joint in rheumatoid arthritis: a follow-up study of 32 patients.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article