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KMID : 0358819810080010171
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Journal of Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
1981 Volume.8 No. 1 p.171 ~ p.175
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SILASTIC ARTHROPLASTY OF THE METACARPO PHALANGEAL JOINT IN POST-TRAUMATIC HAND
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Hur Joon-Pyung
Kim Dong-Koo
Lee Sang-Heon
Lee Young-Ho
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Abstract
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Reconstruction of stiff and painful finger joint presents difficult problems and a completely satisfactory surgical solution is still wanting. Severe injuries involving the metacarpo-phalangeal joints often result in complete destruction of the joint with residual deformity and pain. Functionally, these fingers may be useless and frequently amputation is the only recourse. Numerous surgical procedures have been performed in attempting to correct this condition. However, the results of capsulectomy, arthroplasty, and arthrodesis are not always spectacular and may leave much to be desired. so the use of silicone rubber in developing implants for replants for replacement of the diseased and destroyed joints was suggested by Swanson(1968).
This paper reviews our experience of the silastic arthroplasty in the post - traumatic metacarpo - phalangeal joint.
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