Synovitis secondary to silicone elastomeric joint implant.

The authors present a case study of synovitis after an arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint and placement of a hemisilicone joint implant. This was an unusual presentation because excision of the prosthesis was necessary 1 month after placement. Also, a review of the literature is presented on silicone synovitis and other complications that arise after silicone joint implantation.