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Metacarpophalangeal Joint Prostheses in Hand Surgery.

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18 - 90 years of age
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Phase N/A
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Overview

The primary working hypothesis of this study is whether KeriFlex® metacarpophalangeal joint prostheses provide an equivalent result to Swanson finger joint implants in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Functional status will be measured by Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire no earlier than 1 year after surgery.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18-90
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint Prostheses between 2014 and 2022 using Swanson or KeriFlex implant system at Hospital Waldfriede
    • rheumatoid Arthritis or post-traumatic osteoarthritis of Metacarpophalangeal joint

Exclusion Criteria:

  • post surgery bone fracture of the same limb
  • Pregnancy, lactation
  • active malignant tumor

Study details

Osteoarthritis Metacarpophalangeal Joint, Rheumatoid Arthritis Metacarpophalangeal Joint

NCT06154421

Waldfriede Hospital

27 January 2024

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