[Replacement of the distal radius joint surface with silicone rubber in animal experiments on monkeys]. 1981

C Feldmeier, and K Wilhelm, and E Wunderlich

According to appearance in high percentage the recent techniques of prosthetic implants are not sufficient in cases of destruction of wrist or arthrosis. Therefore in most cases even intensive physical training cannot give adequate function by full pain relief. With the development of a silicon-caoutchout-prosthesis to replace only cartilage surface without fixation with cement we get a new way, to implant without extensive-resection of bone. The prosthetic material ist very similar to cartilage in hardness and elasticity. Examinations were made on 8 baboons with the result that there was no restriction in function even at full load 6 weeks postoperatonem. Radiological examinations in an observation period of 9 months did not show any significant change as to destruction in the surrounding of prosthetic stem or the articulating surfaces of cartilage and prosthesis.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007595 Joint Prosthesis Prostheses used to partially or totally replace a human or animal joint. (from UMDNS, 1999) Joint Prostheses,Prostheses, Joint,Prosthesis, Joint
D011884 Radius The outer shorter of the two bones of the FOREARM, lying parallel to the ULNA and partially revolving around it. Radial Tuberosity,Radial Tuberosities,Tuberosities, Radial,Tuberosity, Radial
D002358 Cartilage, Articular A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the ends of long bones from wear at points of contact. Articular Cartilage,Articular Cartilages,Cartilages, Articular
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000882 Haplorhini A suborder of PRIMATES consisting of six families: CEBIDAE (some New World monkeys), ATELIDAE (some New World monkeys), CERCOPITHECIDAE (Old World monkeys), HYLOBATIDAE (gibbons and siamangs), CALLITRICHINAE (marmosets and tamarins), and HOMINIDAE (humans and great apes). Anthropoidea,Monkeys,Anthropoids,Monkey
D012826 Silicone Elastomers Polymers of silicone that are formed by crosslinking and treatment with amorphous silica to increase strength. They have properties similar to vulcanized natural rubber, in that they stretch under tension, retract rapidly, and fully recover to their original dimensions upon release. They are used in the encapsulation of surgical membranes and implants. Elastomers, Silicone,Rubber Silicone,Silicone Rubber,Elastosil,Microfil,SE-30,Elastosils,Microfils,SE 30,SE30,Silicone Elastomer

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