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Joint Replacement Surgery (Arthroplasty) of the Hand on MedicineNet ...
Silicone joint replacement of the MCP joint has been used since the 1960s and has produced excellent long-term results. 4. Thumb basal joint (where the thumb meets the wrist) ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/joint_replacement_surgery_of_the_hand/page4.htm
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Joint Replacement Surgery (Arthroplasty) of the Hand on MedicineNet ...
In the case of joint replacement in the hand, the new joint is most commonly composed of silicone rubber or the patient's own tissues such as a portion of tendon.
http://www.medicinenet.com/joint_replacement_surgery_of_the_hand/article.htm
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Published Medical Papers
The Biomet Total Toe System has allowed for the retrieval of failed silicone elastomer implants, joint surface replacement on both sides of the great toe joint, and improved range ...
http://web.me.com/wonderweb/GreatToe/Published_Medical_Papers.html
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Small Joint Orthopedic Silicone Implants
SJO SILICONE IMPLANTS 130202-3 The following languages are included in this packet: ... shape, and design of the prosthesis increases the potential for success in joint replacement.
http://www.wmt.com/physicians/prescribing/docs/en/130202-3_EN.pdf
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Small joint replacement
Joint replacement by a silicone rubber spacer (eg the Swanson implant) has been available for over thirty years. It is still often the best type of replacement for the joint with ...
http://www.evans-hand.com/small_joint_replace.htm
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Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint Replacement
Although joint replacement remains the ultimate ... Use of a hinged silicone prosthesis for replacement arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/700_799/0708.html
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Finger Joint Replacement Surgery Using the NeuFlex™ MCP/PIP Finger ...
If you need finger joint replacement surgery, your surgeon may discuss using DePuy's NeuFlex™ MCP and PIP Finger Joint Implant Systems. These implants are made of silicone and ...
http://www.fingerreplacement.com/DePuy/docs/Finger/Replacement/During%20Surgery/surg_neuflex.html
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Finger Implants - Three Decades Of Finger Implants
By 1964 the first patient was operated on using the silicone implants. By 1969 ... Joint Replacement - Too Young for Joint Replacement? Irreversible TMD Treatments - Irreversible ...
http://arthritis.about.com/od/finger/a/fingerimplants.htm
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Knuckle replacement: Relieve pain, improve function - CNN.com
Silicone knuckle implants last about 10 years, while other joints may last longer. You may need to have another joint replacement later in life if the pain and lack of motion in ...
http://www-cgi.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/AR/00014.html
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CIGNA MEDICAL COVERAGE POLICY
Use of a hinged silicone prosthesis for replacement arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1991 Dec;73(10):1453-9.
http://www.cigna.com/customer_care/healthcare_professional/coverage_positions/medical/mm_0446_coveragepositioncriteria_m...
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