title: [Prosthetics of metacarpophalangeal joints].
abstract: Only a few of the large number of implants developed during the last decades for replacement of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint have proven to be reliable. The rates of loosening and mechanical failure of almost all types of constrained prostheses are so high that their use cannot be recommended at present. For more than 40 years silicone arthroplasty according to Swanson has been regarded as the gold standard in the prosthetic replacement of the MCP joint. In long-term studies this device provided good pain relief and a lasting correction of preoperative ulnar deviation. The degree of patient satisfaction continues to be high after more than 10 years. With the NeuFlex spacer, a modification of the original Swanson implant, a better range of motion and a reduction of wear-related problems is expected. In this study the results of 130 NeuFlex spacers after a mean time of 3.6 years were examined and 82% of the patients were completely pain free. The mobility of the joints improved from 40 degrees preoperatively to 54 degrees after 3.6 years. Radiologically periprosthetic erosions or osteolyses were seen in approximately 15% of implants. A minimal sinking of the stems developed in 24%, a massive one in 6% and 13% of the spacers were broken. Thus the use of the NeuFlex implant resulted in a better range of motion compared to the Swanson spacer, but the problem of radiological appearance remained unchanged. For unlinked prostheses sufficient soft tissue stability is mandatory as well as wear-resistant surface materials. The pyrocarbon prosthesis according to Beckenbaugh is the only implant for which long-term results are available. In a prospective study we evaluated 28 Ascension pyrocarbon prostheses with a mean follow-up of 4 years. Stability was not found to be a problem. Subjective results were satisfactory, the range of motion remained unchanged, however 46% of prosthesis stems exhibited radiolucent seams, 7 prostheses (25%) were rated as loose and 5 of those had to be replaced by a silicone implant. Use of the implant was abandoned, as it was unreliable regarding bony fixation. There are promising concepts in some new prostheses but independent data are still lacking.
authors: Klinik für Rheumaorthopädie, Handchirurgie und Endoprothetik, Orthopädische Klinik Volmarstein, Lothar-Gau-Strasse 11, 58300, Wetter, Germany. hilkera@esv.de
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Hilker
authors: R-K
authors: RK
authors: Miehlke
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Schmidt
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000503:physiopathology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012086:Reoperation; D012828:Silicones
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones
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