Metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb arthrodesis using intramedullary interlocking screws XMCP™

Publication date: September–October 2018Source: Revista Española de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología (English Edition), Volume 62, Issue 5Author(s): C.N. Novoa-Parra, D. Montaner-Alonso, J. Morales-RodríguezAbstractThe study objective was to assess the results of a thumb metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) arthrodesis using intramedullary interlocking screws at 25°, XMCP ™ (Extremity Medical, Parsippany, NJ). Radiographs evaluated the angle of arthrodesis, time of fusion and fixation of the implant. Clinical and functional outcomes were assessed using the DASH questionnaire and the VAS scale. Any complications found during surgery or the follow-up period were noted. We studied 9 patients. The mean follow-up was 27.6 months. Patients showed clinical and radiological evidence of fusion in an average of 8 weeks, the angle of fusion was 25°. There were no complications and no implant had to be removed. The XMCP™ system provides a reliable method for MCPJ arthrodesis for several indications and can be used with other procedures in the complex hand.ResumenEl objetivo de estudio fue valorar el resultado de la artrodesis de la articulación metacarpofalángica del pulgar mediante el sistema de tornillos intramedulares de ángulo fijo a 25°, XMCP™ (Extremity Medical, Parsippany, NJ). En las radiografías se evaluó el ángulo de artrodesis, el tiempo de fusión ósea y fijación del implante. Los resultados clínicos y funcionales se evaluaron mediante el cuestionario D...

Source: Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia - August 29, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research