Arthroplasty of the MCP Joint
Conditions
Keywords
osteo-arthritis, post traumatic arthritis
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to allow patients to undergo surgery with the SR™ MCP (Metacarpophalangeal) Implants for finger arthritis. This is NOT a research study, but rather, a requirement by the FDA for humanitarian use of device.
Detailed description
The purpose of this IRB approved study is to allow patients to undergo surgery with the SR™ MCP (Metacarpophalangeal) Implants. This is NOT a research study, but rather, a requirement by the FDA for humanitarian use of device. Use of the SR™ MCP is approved for humanitarian use by the FDA when either the patient is in need of a revision of failed MCP prothesis(es) or the patient expects to place his/her hand under loading situation which preclude the use of an alternative implant in the painful osteo-arthritic and post traumatic arthritic MCP joint.
Interventions
DEVICESR™MCP
Sponsors
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* patient is in need of a revision of failed MCP prosthesis(es) * patient expects to place his/her hands under loading situations which preclude the use of an alternative implant in the painful osteo-arthritic and post traumatic arthritic MCP joint
Exclusion criteria
* patient is not in need of a revision of a failed MCP prothesis(es) * patient is eligible to use an alternative implant
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed