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Case report 706: Silicone-induced reactive synovitis.

M Bansal1, A B Goldman, P G Bullough

  • 1Department of Pathology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York.

Skeletal Radiology
|January 1, 1992
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Swollen joints after silicone prosthesis disruption may indicate silicone-induced reactive synovitis. Early diagnosis requires suspecting this condition to identify silicone particles, preventing complications.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Rheumatology
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Silicone elastomer prostheses are used in joint replacements.
  • Prosthesis disruption can lead to complications.
  • Reactive synovitis is a potential complication of foreign materials.

Observation:

  • A 68-year-old woman experienced painful swelling 5 years after trapeziometacarpal prosthesis implantation.
  • The silicone prosthesis was disrupted.
  • Clinical presentation suggested a specific inflammatory condition.

Findings:

  • Biopsy confirmed silicone-induced reactive synovitis.
  • Diagnosis relies on identifying silicone particulate matter via microscopy.
  • Preoperative suspicion is crucial for diagnostic testing.

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Implications:

  • Early recognition of silicone-induced reactive synovitis is vital for appropriate patient management.
  • Microscopic identification of silicone particles is key to diagnosis.
  • This condition highlights the importance of considering biomaterial-related complications in joint swelling.