Proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty with the Tactys® prosthesis: Clinical and radiological outcomes at a mean 3.1 years’ follow-up

• Published in: Hand surgery and rehabilitation 2022-04, Vol.41 (2), p.226-233
• Main Authors: Lozano, Aude, Cholley-Roulleau, Martin, Degeorge, Benjamin, Dautel, Gilles
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Arthroplastie; Arthroplasty; Arthroplasty - methods; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger - methods; Arthrose; Articulation interphalangienne proximale; Finger Joint - diagnostic imaging; Finger Joint - surgery; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Joint Prosthesis; Osteoarthritis; Osteoarthritis - diagnostic imaging; Osteoarthritis - surgery; Pain - surgery; Prosthesis; Prothèse; Proximal interphalangeal joint; Range of Motion, Articular; Retrospective Studies; Tactys
• ISSN: 2468-1229; 2468-1210
• DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2021.11.010

Preliminary results with the Tactys® modular gliding prosthesis for proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) replacement were encouraging, with notable improvement in clinical and functional scores at 1 and 2 years’ follow-up. However, a recent study found a trend for deterioration over time. We wanted to check this by analyzing medium-term outcomes. Sixty-four arthroplasties were performed in 48 patients in single facility between January 2015 and January 2020. Clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes were analyzed at short- and medium-term follow-up for 15 of these arthroplasties. Mean follow-up of the 48 patients was 3.1 years. Pain significantly decreased on the numeric rating scale (p