What is SWANSON arthroplasty?

What is SWANSON arthroplasty?

Device Description. Flexible Implant. The SWANSON Finger Joint Implant is a flexible intramedullary-stemmed, one-piece implant developed as an adjunct to resection arthroplasty to help restore function to hands disabled by rheumatoid, degenerative or traumatic arthritis.

What is MCP arthroplasty?

Metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty is a procedure performed to treat rheumatoid arthritis of the MCP joints. Also known as joint replacement, arthroplasty involves removing the damaged joints and tissue, and replacing them with synthetic materials or artificial implants.

What is a Swanson implant?

The Swanson* Flexible Hinge Toe Implant † is a double-stemmed flexible hinge implant designed to restore function to the metatarsophalangeal joints disabled by rheumatoid, degenerative, or post traumatic arthritis. The Swanson Flexible Hinge Toe Implant is available in two stem sizes, standard and small.

What is PIPJ arthroplasty?

Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint arthroplasty, or hammer toe correction, is the most common surgical procedure to correct a hammer toe. A PIP joint arthroplasty uses bone fusion to alleviate pain and correct the hammer toe. During this procedure, a surgeon cuts affected ligaments and tendons to strengthen the toe.

What is the difference between arthroplasty and replacement?

The truth is there’s no difference between arthroplasty and joint replacement therapy; they’re the same procedure. Joint replacement therapy is one of the most advanced and most successful surgeries performed in the medical industry.

Can a knuckle be replaced?

What is Knuckle Replacement Surgery? Knuckle replacement surgery involves removing the abnormal bone and the damaged elements which line the joint. An artificial joint, composed of either silicon plastic, metal or carbon-coated implants, is then inserted in its place.

What is a hallux implant?

Hallux rigidus is a common pathology afflicting the foot, for which various joint salvage techniques have been described with a multitude of different implants. Recently, a synthetic cartilage implant composed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) received FDA premarket approval for the treatment of arthritis of the great toe.

What is an MP joint?

The large joints in the hand at the base of each finger are known as the metacarpophalangeal (MP, or MCP) joints. They act as complex hinge joints and are important for both power grip and pinch activities.

What does PIPJ stand for?

Proximal Interphalangeal
A small joint with a large name the PIP (Proximal Interphalangeal) joint is the first joint of the small toes. The reason for surgery is when this joint has a fixed curved (Claw Toe or Hammer Toe) deformities.

What two joints are the most commonly replaced with arthroplasty?

Hip and knee replacements are the most commonly performed joint replacements, but replacement surgery can be performed on other joints, as well, including the ankle, wrist, shoulder, and elbow.

How long do artificial joints last?

The usual estimate: 10 to 15 years That was an average, of course. Rare complications requiring re-operation can occur soon after surgery; for others, a replaced joint can last two decades or more.

What is the Swanson finger joint implant used for?

The Swanson Finger Joint implant can be used with resection arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal (MP), proximal interphalangal (PIP) and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints. Insertion of the finger joint implant at two consecutive joint levels is not recommended (e.g., MP and PIP joint levels).

What is the Swanson’s MCP joint replacement?

Our e-learning platform contains high resolution images and a certified CME of the Swansons’ MCP Joint replacement surgical procedure. Swanson’s joint replacement was described in the mid-1960s. The silicone-rubber implant was designed to improve the alignment of the fingers by active as an internal splint and stimulate a pseudo capsule formation.

What is the Best Prosthetic arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis?

This is still the most commonly performed prosthetic arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis. There are three major designs of the implant available. The original Swanson design (Wright Medical), the Small Joint Innovations flexible implant and NeuFlex (DePuy).