Synovial and osseous inflammation in failed silicone-rubber prostheses.

• Authors: M Gordon, P G Bullough
• Journal: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume (J Bone Joint Surg Am) Vol. 64 Issue 4 Pg. 574-80 (Apr 1982) ISSN: 0021-9355 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7040402 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Silicone Elastomers

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Bone and Bones (pathology)
• Female
• Foreign-Body Reaction (etiology)
• Humans
• Joint Prosthesis (adverse effects)
• Male
• Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
• Middle Aged
• Prostheses and Implants (adverse effects)
• Silicone Elastomers (adverse effects, analysis)
• Synovial Membrane (pathology)
• Synovitis (etiology, pathology)