Initial experiences with interposition of a silicon sheet in reconstruction of the wrist joint
Stanković, P.; Burchhardt, H.; Bartkowski, R.
Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Handchirurgie Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse Organ der V. 30(1): 52-56
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0722-1819 PMID: 9541839 Document Number: 490100
We report about the possibility to improve the condition of incongruent joint surfaces by temporary interposition of silicon sheet in the radiocarpal joint. The implant was used in 18 patients with damaged joint surfaces, either for the primary operation or for revision. It was removed four to six weeks after having started physiotherapy. Our results show that this procedure can improve the condition of joint surfaces. Silicon-induced granulation tissue can even uprough parts of the joint surface and thus reduce chondral friction. We did not see any complications.