| Literature DB >> 15055313 |
Luc De Smet1, Wouter Sioen, Dominique Spaepen, Hilde Van Ransbeeck.
Abstract
A survey of 43 cemented arthroplasties of the trapeziometacarpal joint with a la Caffinière prosthesis in 40 patients is presented. A 70% patient satisfaction rate was obtained, with a mean DASH score of 24.2. Good range of motion was preserved (opposition 9/10 on Kapandji's scale) and gripping force as well as key pinch force increased from 18 kg to 24 kg and from 5.3 to 6.0 kg respectively. However loosening was seen in 44% of the implants. Loosening was related to younger age. We conclude that despite good clinical outcome, radiographic loosening is a threat for the future of this implant.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15055313
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Acta Orthop Belg ISSN: 0001-6462 Impact factor: 0.500