Osteoarthritis in the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is a common hand disorder, the so-called rhizarthritis. In case of a failed conservative treatment (hyaluronic acid injections, splint treatment and ergotherapy) we recommend surgical therapy.
Due to improved stability and mobility as well as a reduced rehabilitation time the cementless carpometacarpal joint prosthesis has gained in importance when compared with tendoplasty.
Our doctors at the ORTHOPAEDIE BAVARIA can call on many years of experience and expertise in the field of cementless implantation by utilizing the Elektra-prosthesis.
We predominantly use Swanson implants in cases of rheumatoid arthritis.