Open AccessOsseointegrated Metallic Implants for Finger Amputees: A Review of the Literature
Author(s) -
Bregoli Chiara,
Biffi Carlo Alberto,
Morellato Kavin,
Gruppioni Emanuele,
Primavera Matteo,
Rampoldi Michele,
Lando Mario,
Adani Roberto,
Tuissi Ausonio
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
orthopaedic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.666
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1757-7861
pISSN - 1757-7853
DOI - 10.1111/os.13296
Subject(s) - osseointegration , medicine , thumb , transplantation , physical medicine and rehabilitation , surgery , dentistry , implant
Digital trauma amputations and digital agenesis strongly affect the functionality and aesthetic appearance of the hand. Autologous reconstruction is the gold standard of treatment. Unfortunately, microsurgical options and transplantation procedures are not possible for patients who present contraindications or refuse to undergo transplantation from the toe (e.g. toe‐to‐thumb transplantation). To address these issues, osseointegrated finger prostheses are a promising alternative. The functional assessments registered during follow‐up confirmed the promising outcomes of osseointegrated prostheses in the treatment of hand finger amputees. This review outlines (a) a detailed analysis of osseointegrated finger metallic components of the implants, (b) the surgical procedures suggested in the literature, and (c) the functional assessments and promising outcomes that demonstrate the potential of these medical osseointegrated devices in the treatment of finger amputees.