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[Middle-term results of a Silastic prosthesis used as a temporary spacer for unreconstructable radial head fractures].

Abstract
This study reports the use of silicone prosthesis as a temporary spacer for comminuted fracture of the radial head. Twelve men and eight women with a mean age of 42 years (17-54) were operated on in an average of five days following a comminuted fracture of the radial head. Silicone radial head prosthesis was implanted with a mean duration of eight months (3-18) between implantation and removal. At a mean period of five years after initial surgery, the mean DASH score was 40 (24-82), the mean MEPS score was 86 (60-100) giving ten excellent results, five good and five means. At the last clinical follow-up, the average flexion was 127° (90-140) and 152° (50-180) for pronation-supination. Regarding our results, early removal of the Silastic implant prevented possible synovitis and failure of silicone implant. The stability of the elbow was obtained in all cases with association of a medial collateral ligament repair in case of instability. The use of a silicone radial head implant as a temporary spacer in case of radial head fracture type Mason III or IV seems to be a possible alternative to metal prostheses, whose implantation technique is demanding and sometimes not recommendable in young patients.
AuthorsC Petitjean, H Thomazeau, T Dréano, D Huten, M Ropars
JournalChirurgie de la main (Chir Main) Vol. 32 Issue 6 Pg. 373-9 (Dec 2013) ISSN: 1769-6666 [Electronic] France
Vernacular TitleRésultats à moyen terme d'un implant en Silastic utilisé comme espaceur transitoire dans les fractures non synthésables de la tête radiale.
PMID24210723 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
CopyrightCopyright © 2013. Published by Elsevier SAS.
Chemical References
  • Dimethylpolysiloxanes
  • baysilon
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Dimethylpolysiloxanes
  • Female
  • Fractures, Comminuted (surgery)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Orthopedic Procedures (methods)
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Radius Fractures (surgery)
  • Time Factors
  • Young Adult
  • Elbow Injuries

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