Design of a non-constrained, non-cemented, modular, metacarpophalangeal prosthesis.
A non-constrained, non-cemented, modular prosthesis for replacement of the metacarpophalangeal joints of the fingers has been developed. The prosthesis is of a surface design which is modular in construction and is implanted into the bones with a press fit. The prosthesis is designed to be implanted into patients with traumatic injuries, post-traumatic osteoarthritis and into patients with rheumatoid arthritis at an early stage in the disease where the muscles and ligaments that surround the joint are still functional and can provide joint stability.
Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Research Unit, University of Leeds.
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries; D008954:Models, Biological; D009038:Motion; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D016012:Poisson Distribution; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012399:Rotation; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties