Patient-specific scaphoid prosthesis: surgical technique
The scaphoid bone is essential for wrist stability, force transmission, and movement, being crucial for maintaining carpal kinematics. In cases where the scaphoid is non-reconstructable, a complete replacement can serve as a treatment option to preserve carpal alignment and motion. This approach has evolved since its first descriptions in 1945, benefiting significantly from advancements in patient-specific implant design, additive manufacturing/3D printing, and material use in recent years. We present a technique for scaphoid replacement using a patient-specific prosthesis and reconstruction of intrinsic and extrinsic ligaments to achieve optimal stability and mobility.
Authors
- Philipp Honigmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4743-5082)
- Joris Oonk
- Simon D. Strackee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1487-5559)
- Geert J. Streekstra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5590-7633)
- Mathias Haefeli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0861-8852)
- Johannes G. G. Dobbe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9454-6471)
Institutions
- Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam (NL)
- Kantonsspital Baselland (CH)
- Kantonsspital Graubünden (CH)
- Kantonsspital Baselland Standort Bruderholz (CH)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- Health & Safety in Sports (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
- Published
- 2024-12-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-024-05609-7
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72
Funders
- Universität Basel