Foreign-body reaction to the Artelon CMC joint spacer: case report.

Abstract

The Artelon CMC spacer (Small Bone Innovations, Inc., Morrisville, PA) is a relatively new device that was developed for the treatment of basal joint arthritis. It is composed of a biodegradable polycaprolactone-based polyurethane urea that acts to resurface the distal part of the trapezium and stabilize the trapeziometacarpal joint by augmenting the joint capsule. This is a case report of a foreign-body tissue reaction to the Artelon CMC spacer.

• Authors: Edward W Choung, Virak Tan
• Journal: The Journal of hand surgery (J Hand Surg Am) Vol. 33 Issue 9 Pg. 1617-20 (Nov 2008) ISSN: 1531-6564 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 18984346 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Polyesters
• Polyurethanes
• polycaprolactone

Topics

• Absorbable Implants (adverse effects)
• Carpometacarpal Joints (physiopathology, surgery)
• Chronic Disease
• Female
• Foreign-Body Reaction (etiology)
• Humans
• Joint Capsule (surgery)
• Joint Prosthesis (adverse effects)
• Middle Aged
• Osteoarthritis (physiopathology, surgery)
• Polyesters (adverse effects)
• Polyurethanes (adverse effects)
• Synovitis (etiology)
• Trapezium Bone (surgery)