Swanson silicone finger joint implants: A review of the literature regarding long-term complications*,**
References (71)
- et al.
Long-term follow-up of Swanson's Silastic arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal joints in rheumatoid arthritis
J Hand Surg
(1993) - et al.
Reactive synovitis after silicone arthroplasty
J Hand Surg
(1986) Malignant lymphoma with intranodal silicone rubber particles following metacarpophalangeal joint replacements
Hand
(1982)- et al.
Malignant lymphoma with intranodal refractile particles after insertion of silicone prostheses [letter]
Lancet
(1981) - et al.
Axillary lymphadenopathy 17 years after digital silicone implants: study with x-ray microanalysis
J Hand Surg
(1988) Silicone lymphadenopathy: a complication of silicone elastomer finger joint prostheses
Hum Pathol
(1980)- et al.
Silicone rubber implant arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal joint in rheumatoid arthritis: a follow-up study of 32 patients
J Hand Surg
(1986) - et al.
Metacarpal-phalangeal joint arthroplasty of the rheumatoid thumb
J Hand Surg
(1990) - et al.
Flexible implant arthroplasty in the rheumatoid metacarpalphalangeal joint
Clin Rheum Dis
(1984) - et al.
Flexible implant resection arthroplasty of the proximal interphalangeal joint in patients with systemic inflammatory arthritis
J Hand Surg
(1994)
A rational postoperative management program for metacarpophalangeal joint implant arthroplasty
J Hand Surg
(1977)
Metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty eleven year follow-up study
J Hand Surg
(1984)
The use of silicone rubber implant arthroplasty in treatment of true symphalangism
J Hand Surg
(1980)
Silicone interpositional arthroplasty of the distal interphalangeal joint
J Hand Surg
(1989)
Flexible implant arthroplasty in the proximal interphalangeal joint of the hand
J Hand Surg
(1985)
Distal interphalangeal joint flexible implant arthroplasty
J Hand Surg
(1989)
Correction of ulnar drift during Silastic metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty
J Hand Surg
(1991)
Silastic implant arthroplasty for post-traumatic stiffness of the finger joints
J Hand Surg
(1991)
Conversion to arthroplasty from proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis
Ann Chir Main
(1988)
Arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal joints
Hand
(1971)
Segmental metacarpal replacement with bone cement and a silicone joint prosthesis: a case report
J Hand Surg
(1992)
Sequential infection of silicone metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasties resulting from skin breakdown
J Hand Surg
(1992)
Primary flexible implant arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal joints during digital replantation
J Hand Surg
(1986)
The proximal interphalangeal joint in systemic sclerosis and its surgical management
Br J Plast Surg
(1985)
Arthroplasty of the proximal interphalangeal joint after trauma
Hand
(1975)
Flexible implant arthroplasty for arthritic finger joints: rationale, technique, and results of treatment
J Bone Joint Surg
(1972)
Arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal joints with use of silicone-rubber implants in patients who have rheumatoid arthritis
J Bone Joint Surg
(1993)
Silicone lymphadenopathy and synovitis. Complications of silicone elastomer finger joint prosthesis
JAMA
(1977)
Complications of silicone implant surgery in the metacarpophalangeal joint
J Bone Joint Surg
(1975)
Foreign body reaction to silicone rubber. Complication of a finger joint implant
Clin Orthop
(1974)
Synovial and osseous inflammation in failed silicone-rubber prostheses
J Bone Joint Surg
(1982)
Silicone-induced adenopathy eight years after metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty
Arthritis Rheum
(1981)
Complications of silicone implants [letter]
JAMA
(1985)
Silicone lymphadenopathy: a report of two cases, one with concomitant lymphoma
Diagn Histopathol
(1982)
Letter to editor
J Bone Joint Surg
(1983)
Cited by (100)
The silicone metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty: An in-vitro analysis
2023, Clinical BiomechanicsMore than 10 years’ follow-up of the Swanson metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty for the rheumatoid hand
2023, Journal of Orthopaedic ScienceSurgical management of osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist
2022, Journal of Hand TherapyCitation Excerpt :When silastic implants were used in a weight bearing capacity subjected to compressive loads or shearing, they fractured into small pieces, leading to a sterile inflammatory response with macrophage mediated bony and joint erosions. This is uncommonly seen in the MCP or PIP joints.6 At the PIP of the index, silastic implants, particularly in younger patients or higher demand patients, may not withstand the radial deviation forces over time.7-11
Bioabsorbable poly-L/D-lactide (96/4) scaffold arthroplasty as a salvage procedure in the metacarpophalangeal joint
2022, Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation
- *
This project was funded in part by Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
- **
The author has received or will receive benefits for personal or professional use from a commercial party related directly or indirectly to the subject of this article.
- 1
From Foliart & Associates, Moraga, CA.
Copyright © 1995 Published by Elsevier Inc.