Metacarpophalangeal Joint Prostheses in Hand Surgery. A Retrospective Investigation on Functional Outcome After Intervention.
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Prostheses in Hand Surgery. A Retrospective Investigation on Functional Outcome After Intervention.
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
Age 18-90
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Prostheses between 2014 and 2022 using Swanson or KeriFlex implant system at Hospital Waldfriede
Exclusion Criteria:
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