Treatment of trapeziometacarpal arthritis with silastic and metallic implant arthroplasty.
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Abstract
Implant arthroplasty was once viewed as a feasible and effective trapeziometacarpal joint disease. Silastic implants are now used rarely because of concerns of implant failure and particulate synovitis. Metallic implants, including total joint prostheses and those utilizing a spacer concept, have been used with some success. Indications, technical consideration, and potential complications of these implants are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Arthritis
- Arthroplasty
- Prostheses and Implants
- Thumb
Anatomy
- hand