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[Implants in the hand].

A Wanivenhaus1

  • 1Universitätsklinik für Orthopädie, Medizinische Universität, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, A-1090, Wien. hugo.wanivenhaus@meduniwien.ac.at

Der Radiologe
|March 28, 2006
PubMed
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Hand and wrist joint implants offer alternatives for joint damage. Radiological control via X-ray is crucial for assessing implant stability and bone integration with various materials.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomaterials science
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Hand and wrist joint implants are increasingly used for post-traumatic, inflammatory, or degenerative conditions.
  • Diverse functional requirements necessitate varied implant solutions for stability, mobility, and distraction.
  • Various materials like titanium, ceramic, zirconium, pyrocarbon, and silicon are employed, each with unique bone interface characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current landscape of hand and wrist joint implants.
  • To emphasize the importance of radiological assessment for implant monitoring.
  • To discuss the differential evaluation of various implant material-bone interfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on hand and wrist joint arthroplasty.

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  • Discussion of radiological techniques, primarily native X-ray, for implant evaluation.
  • Analysis of material-specific considerations for implant-bone integration.

    • Main Results:

    • Native X-ray is the primary method for detecting implant migration.
    • Each implant material (titanium, ceramic, zirconium, pyrocarbon, silicon) requires distinct assessment at the bone interface.
    • Finger and wrist joints represent key areas for artificial joint replacement, with limited alternatives.

    Conclusions:

    • Hand and wrist joint implants are viable treatment options for specific joint damages.
    • Careful radiological monitoring is essential for successful implant outcomes.
    • Alternative treatments like arthrodesis and resection arthroplasty remain effective long-term solutions when implants are not indicated or fail.