Polyethylene liner fracture in dual-mobility trapeziometacarpal joint prosthesis: Report of 17 cases
We report 17 polyethylene liner fractures in 15 patients with dual mobility trapeziometacarpal joint prostheses who were primarily active males with high key pinch strength. Treatment involved head and liner exchange or trapeziectomy, depending on implant damage severity.<b>Evidence level:</b> V.
Authors
- Miriam Marks (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0623-2465)
- Daniel B. Herren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6585-2341)
- Joris Duerinckx (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6938-6023)
Institutions
- Schulthess-Klinik (CH)
- Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg (BE)
- Hasselt University (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
- Published
- 2025-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251383007
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01