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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_5 | Pages 45 - 45
1 Apr 2019
Joyce T Giddins G
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Objective

We explanted NeuFlex metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint prostheses to identify common features, such as position of fracture, and thus better understand the reasons for implant failure.

Methods

Explanted NeuFlex MP joint prostheses were retrieved as part of an-ongoing implant retrieval programme. Following revision MP joint surgery the implants were cleaned and sent for assessment. Ethical advice was sought but not required. The explants were photographed. The position of fracture, if any, was noted. Patient demographics were recorded.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_1 | Pages 81 - 81
1 Jan 2013
Evans J Giddins G Miles T
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Aim

The purpose of this study was to develop and test the utility of a hybrid barbed-suture in the core repair of digital flexor tendon injuries. Despite offering advantages over traditional suture methods, concerns over the cost, strength to failure and biocompatibility of barbed sutures have hindered their development. Moreover the recent designs have been very complex. We have attempted to develop and test a simple barbed suture, to assess it's viability in flexor tendon repair and in particular to establish a baseline for the efficacy and modes of failure barbed sutures, in order to help provide a basis for future research.

Method

The barbed suture device was constructed by inserting 3 steel barbs into the weaved construct of a braided polyester suture. The barbed sutures were inserted into 28 porcine lateral extensor tendons yielding a single sided core repair. Tensile testing of the repair was undertaken using a tabletop load frame with the distal end of the tendon fixed in a cryo clamp.

Linear load testing to failure was undertaken. Maximum load, repair excursion and repair stiffness were recorded.