Artelon® Spacer
CMC-I is developed for patients with thumb base osteoarthritis,
(OA). Artelon® Spacer CMC-I is a T-shaped, woven construction
made of Artelon fibers. The device is patented and CE-marked*.
Artelon® Spacer CMC-I is designed to achieve both resurfacing
and stabilization of the osteoarthritic trapeziometacarpal (TMC)
joint. The TMC joint is also named carpometacarpal joint, CMC-I.
The purpose of the vertical portion is to separate the surfaces of
the arthritic joint and to act as a spacer between the trapezium
and the first metacarpal. The horizontal portion acts to stabilize
the joint and thereby prevent subluxation.
By using Artelon® Spacer CMC-I the trapezial bone will
not be removed, thus keeping the anatomy of the hand intact. This
avoids shortening or restricted mobilization of the thumb. Surgery
is performed under regional anesthesia.
For more information on this product please call 1-877-44-THUMB.
* CE Marked Product labeled Artelon® TMC Spacer
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