The biotechnology of hand and wrist implant surgery and rehabilitation
Gelberman, R.H.; Dimick, M.P.
Journal of Rheumatology. Suppl 14(Suppl 15): 53-61
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0380-0903 PMID: 3309292 Document Number: 295445
The earliest successful implants for restoration, alignment and function of finger joints and the wrist were made of organic silicones. In spite of initial improvement, the longterm complications of fracture, loosening and silicone synovitis have led to a search for better methods. Techniques currently under study are perichondrial grafting, the use of processed carbon implants and continuous passive motion rehabilitation.