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Ascension® Post- Approval Study; PyroCarbon Metacarpophalangeal Total Joint Prosthesis

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Post-traumatic Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Interventions
Device: Ascension® MCP Finger Implant
Registration Number
NCT02408471
Lead Sponsor
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Brief Summary

This study is a non-randomized, consecutive enrollment, one-year post-approval study of patients who are treated with the Ascension® MCP.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
97
Inclusion Criteria
  • Indications consistent with the FDA approved Indications For Use: Index, long, ring, or small finger metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints that exhibit symptoms of pain, limited motion, or inadequate bony alignment (i.e., subluxation/dislocation) secondary to articular destruction or degenerative disease related to rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, osteoarthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis where soft tissue reconstruction can provide adequate stabilization
  • Willing to participate in the study
  • Signed an Informed Consent Form
  • The means and ability to return for all required study visits
  • Are not transient
Exclusion Criteria

Patients who have any of the following contraindications will be excluded from the study:

  • Inadequate bone stock at the implantation site
  • Active infection in the MCP joint
  • Nonfunctioning and irreparable MCP musculotendinous system
  • Physical interference with or by other prostheses during implantation or use
  • Procedures requiring modification of the prosthesis
  • Skin, bone, circulatory and/or neurological deficiency at the implantation site

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Ascension® MCP Finger ImplantAscension® MCP Finger ImplantSingle arm study, patient treated with Ascension® PyroCarbon MCP implant.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Participants With Revisions12 months

Count of participants with a revision surgery.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Grip StrengthPreoperatively to 12 months

Implanted hand grip strength measured using a grip dynamometer instrument.

Change in Tip PinchPreoperatively to 12 months

Quantitative measurements of opposition tip pinch strength was made for each implanted digit. Measurements made using a pinch meter.

For each strength measurement, the participant made 3 attempts with the maximum value recorded.

If the participant could not perform the pinch test due to inflammation, excessive pain, or some other reason, DNA (which stands for "Did Not Attempt") was recorded. If the participant performs the pinch test but cannot register significant load, the value zero (0) was recorded.

Function Visual Analog Scale (VAS)Preoperatively, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months

VAS Function based on a scale of 0 to 100 as completed by the participant with 0 indicating worse function and 100 indicating normal function

Change in Joint Range of MotionPreoperatively to 12 months

Range of motion measured by clinical assessment for joint extension and joint flexion. Measurements of extension and flexion made and recorded to the nearest degree using a goniometer with the wrist in the neutral position. Extension measured with fingers actively extended and flexion measured after the participant made a fist.

Change in Radial-Ulnar DeviationPreoperatively to 12 months

Measurements of ulnar deviation made for each implanted metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. Measurements made to the nearest degree using a goniometer with the participant's wrist in a neutral position and the finger(s) fully extended (e.g., no extension deficit). Radial deviation or ulnar deviation direction checked.

Joint PositionPreoperatively, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months

Joint position for the affected finger determined by radiographic evaluation. Standard anteroposterior (AP), oblique, and lateral radiographs were made at the pre-operative and all post-operative evaluation visits of the hand(s) in which the Ascension MCP device was implanted. Joint position was classified as reduced, subluxed, dislocated, or (data) missing.

Component Migration6 Weeks, 12 Weeks, 6 Months, 12 Months

Component migration determined by radiographic assessment. Migration of the device was classified as none, yes, or (data) missing.

Joint Pain Visual Analog Score (VAS)Preoperatively, 6 Weeks, 12 Weeks, 6 Months, 12 Months

VAS Joint Pain based on a scale of 0 to 100 as completed by the participant with 0 indicating no pain and 100 indicating severe pain.

Cosmetic Appearance Visual Analog Scale (VAS)Preoperatively, 6 Weeks, 12 Weeks, 6 Months, and 12 months

VAS Cosmetic Appearance based on a scale of 0 to 100 as completed by the participant with 0 indicating worst appearance and 100 indicating normal appearance.

Bone Changes by Device6 Weeks, 12 Weeks, 6 Months, 12 Months

X-rays were examined to determine if the implant components demonstrate stable fixation in the bone. Bone changes were classified as no changes (i.e., none), any bone changes, or (data) missing.

Trial Locations

Locations (9)

Fondren Orthopedic Group, L.L.P.

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Houston, Texas, United States

Bloomington Bone and Joint Clinic

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Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Mayo Clinic Rochester

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Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Southwest Shoulder Elbow and Hand Center, P.C.

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Reconstructive Hand Surgeons of Indiana

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Carmel, Indiana, United States

The Indiana Hand Center

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

ROC Houston, PA

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Houston, Texas, United States

The Center for Ortho/ Neuro Care & Research

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Bend, Oregon, United States

The Hand Center of San Antonio

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

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