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Artelon Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) Spacer

Phase 4
Conditions
Osteoarthritis
Hallux Rigidus
Interventions
Device: Artelon MTP Spacer
Registration Number
NCT01028469
Lead Sponsor
Artimplant AB
Brief Summary

The aim of this prospective, case series is to evaluate the surgical treatment of painful and disabling osteoarthrosis in the MTP-I joint by insertion of an Artelon MTP Spacer.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
15
Inclusion Criteria
  • The patient experiences pain and limitations of the great toe dorsiflexion at the MTP-I joint.
  • The patient has a clinically and radiographically verified arthritis in the MTP-I joint indicating the need for surgical treatment.
  • The patient reads, understands and is able to complete the study questionnaires in Swedish.
  • The patient has received written and oral information regarding the study and has signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria:

  • The patient has a pronounced hallux rigidus without mobility in the MTP-I joint (ROM = 0°).
  • The patient has previously received surgical treatment affecting the anatomy of the MTP-I joint.
  • The patient has a systemic rheumatic disease, ongoing infection, hallux valgus or is seriously ill.
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Artelon MTP SpacerArtelon MTP SpacerMetatarsophalageal hemi-implant
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain, function and alignment of the treated toe evaluated by the investigator using the American Orthopeadic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) clinical rating system.pre-treatment and 12 months post-op
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset, Område Ortopedi, Mölndal

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Mölndal, Sweden

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