Guest guest Posted October 13, 2001 Report Share Posted October 13, 2001 Good find, ! Here it is for all to see: Silicone Implants Can Cause Arthritis Like Condition Artificial medical devices that are implanted into the body for long periods of time may increase a woman's chance of developing a rare disorder known as undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD). UCTD is a condition that causes pain and swelling in joints and often leads to severe cold sensitivity. Women with silicone-containing implants were nearly three times more likely than women without such devices to have a diagnosis of UCTD. Similarly, women with non-silicone implanted medical devices were five times more likely to have the disorder. American Journal of Epidemiology October 2001;154:610-617 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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