Silastic arthroplasty in rheumatoid MCP-joints: 60 joints followed for 7 years
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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.Downloads
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1994-01-01
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Olsen, L., Gebuhr, P., & Sonne-holm, S. (1994). Silastic arthroplasty in rheumatoid MCP-joints: 60 joints followed for 7 years. Acta Orthopaedica, 65(4), 430–431. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679408995486
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