An interventional study of Epping resection arthroplasty and CMC I prosthesis in Arthropathy of Hand, sponsored by Medical University of Graz. Status unknown. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-03-07.
Sponsored by Medical University of Graz · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Rhizarthrosis is a frequently occurring pathology leading to severe limitations in daily life due to pain and loss of function. Good clinical results have been reported for some carpometacarpal (CMC) joint prosthesis designs, but high failure rates due to loosening and dislocation must be considered. The study aim was to investigate a new, double mobility CMC-prosthesis design with special focus on (1) the functional outcome and (2) patient quality of life (QOL)
The Epping resection-suspension arthroplasty procedure was described in 1983 to address the proximal migration of the first ray while providing pain free grip strength without any implants. It has shown rather good functional outcome and pain relief. A reduction in thumb opposition strength of 27% compared to the contralateral side and intermittent pain in physical activity is reported, however. Further, studies comparing trapeziectomy and trapeziectomy with tendon interposition recommend trapeziectomy due to the simple technique and comparable outcome.
Endoprosthesis of the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint represents a different treatment strategy aiming at an exact reconstruction of the joint geometry. Some studies report excellent functional outcome and pain relief. However, there are some prosthesis designs (cemented and uncemented) with high rates of loosening, luxation and poor subjective results. To address these issues, a prosthesis was designed combining a cylindric, double mobility cup and a hydroxyapatite covered stem and cup available in different sizes. The aim of this study was to compare this new prosthesis design to the Epping arthroplasty as the current standard in the investigator's institution regarding (1) the functional outcome with special focus on mobility and strength and (2) patient quality of life (QOL) and pain relief.
Note: The registration of this trial on Clinicaltrials.gov was carried out retrospectively after primary completion of the study.
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During the Epping resection-suspension arthroplasty the trapeziectomy is performed, the flexor carpi radialis tendon is divided into two parts and one of these is stripped and cut proximally. To prevent shortening of the first ray with following loss of strength, this tendon strip is pulled through a drill hole in the base of the 1st metacarpal from ulnar palmar to radial dorsal. The rest of the tendon strip is sutured to a roll replacing the os trapezium.
Procedure: Epping resection arthroplasty
During implantation of the prosthesis the CMC joint is opened and 3 mm of the metacarpal base as well as osteophytes are resected. Following the release of the trapezium the first metacarpal and the trapezium are prepared for the prosthesis by broaching and drilling. After the test-implants have shown satisfying joint tension and anatomic conditions, the HA coated stem and cup are pressfit inserted in the appropriate size followed by the modular head.
Procedure: CMC I prosthesis
Follwing the described epping resection arthroplasty, The first ray was immobilized using an orthosis for four weeks postoperatively in both study groups followed by eight weeks of physical therapy.
Follwing the described CMC I prosthesis procedure, The first ray was immobilized using an orthosis for four weeks postoperatively in both study groups followed by eight weeks of physical therapy.
Functional outcome- Thumb opposition
Measurement of thumb opposition (scale from 1 to 10) range according to Kapandji. A score of 0 indicates no opposition, a score of 10 indicates maximal opposition.
Time frame: twelve months postoperative
Functional outcome - Thumb retropulsion
Measurement of thumb retropulsion (scale from 1 to 3) range according to Kapandji
Time frame: twelve months postoperative
Functional outcome - maximal palmar abduction
measurement of the maximal palmar abduction using a goniometer.
Time frame: twelve months postoperative
Functional outcome - maximal radial abduction
measurement of the maximal radial abduction using a goniometer.
Time frame: twelve months postoperative
Functional outcome - tip-to-tip force
The tip-to-tip force (between thumb and index finger) was measured in Newton (N) using a handheld dynamometer (Cit Technics, Haren, Netherlands).
Time frame: twelve months postoperative
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