Schultz metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty: a long-term follow-up study |
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Authors: | B D Adams W F Blair D G Shurr |
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Institution: | Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. |
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Abstract: | We describe a prospective, long-term evaluation of the Schultz metacarpophalangeal joint implant. The prosthesis is a semiconstrained, cemented implant with a ball-in-socket articulation. Thirty-six implants were followed for an average of 10.9 years. There was a progressive decrease in range of motion and strength and a recurrence of ulnar deviation. The neck of the proximal phalangeal component fractured in 39% of the joints. Periarticular heterotopic bone formed in all joints, but was extensive in only 22%. Although some lucency of the bone-cement interface was seen in 80% of the joints, no prosthetic loosening occurred in this series. Our results indicate that long-term, intramedullary cement fixation of relatively long-stemmed components can be satisfactory. However, the articulated portion of this implant does not consistently withstand the stresses transmitted across the joint and does not provide long-term joint stability. |
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