Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow

Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (대한견·주관절의학회)
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Silicone radial head prostheses revisited: do they have a role in today's practice? A systematic review of literature on clinical outcomes

  • Erik M van Bussel (Department of Orthopedic Surgery UMC Utrecht, University of Utrecht) ;
  • Anneluuk L. Lindenhovius (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Diakonessenhuis) ;
  • Bertram The (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amphia Hospital) ;
  • Denise Eygendaal (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amphia Hospital)
  • Received : 2022.04.27
  • Accepted : 2022.10.27
  • Published : 2023.09.01
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Abstract

Background: Silicone radial head prostheses (SRHP) are considered obsolete due to reports of frequent failure and destructive silicone-induced synovitis. Considering the good outcomes of modern non-radial silicone joint implants, the extent of scientific evidence for this negative view is unclear. The aim of this research was to systematically analyze the clinical evidence on complications and outcomes of SRHP and how SRHP compare to both non-SRHP and silicone prostheses of other joints. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted through the Cochrane, PubMed, and Embase databases. Results: Eight cohort studies were included, consisting of 142 patients and follow-up periods ranging from 23 months to 8 years. Average patient satisfaction was 86%, range of 71%-100%, and 58 complications were seen, but no cases of synovitis. These outcomes were in line with non-SRHP. Four case series with 11 cases of synovitis were found, all due to implant fractures years to decades after implantation. Six systematic reviews of currently used non-radial silicone joint implants showed excellent outcomes with low complication rates. Conclusions: Since SRHP have satisfactory clinical results and an acceptable complication rate when selecting a patient group in suitable condition for surgical indications, it is considered that SRHP can still be chosen as a potential surgical treatment method in current clinical practice.

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