Bioabsorbable RegJoint™ Implant as a Salvage Procedure in the MCP Joint (2022)
Bioabsorbable RegJoint™ Implant as a Salvage Procedure in the MCP Joint:
In the case report by Labér et al., a 69-year-old female patient is described who suffered a severe foreign body reaction around fractured silicone MCP joint implants. This led to axillary lymphadenopathy three years after the initial surgery.
Due to extensive bone loss, conventional revision implants could not be used. As a solution, bioabsorbable poly-L/D-lactide (96/4) RegJoint™ implants were chosen, with two implants placed in each of the four MCP joints.
Results after 19 months of follow-up:
- No recurrence of synovitis or lymphadenopathy
- The patient was pain-free and satisfied
- Improved mobility in the MCP joints
- No progression of bone loss
- Good aesthetic and functional outcome
Conclusion:
The RegJoint™ implant may be a viable option in revision surgeries when traditional solutions are not feasible due to severe bone loss.
Full reference and link to the publication below: Labèr, R., Oyewale, M., & Herren, D. B. (2022). Bioabsorbable poly-L/D-lactide (96/4) scaffold arthroplasty as a salvage procedure in the metacarpophalangeal joint. Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation, 41(1), 149–151.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hansur.2021.11.004