Toegrip®
Implant pour Arthrodèses inter phalangiennes
Kirschner wires are often used for the surgical treatment of proximal inter-phalangeal arthrodesis. This technique is associated with a possible lack of the important rotational stability that is required for proper bone fusion, as well as with the inconvenience during the 4 to 6 weeks healing period. Patients often feel embarrassed by the external remainder of the pin(s) and the need for pin removal.
The Toegrip® implant was designed with a group of foot surgeons. The innovative design of the Toegrip® induces a cortical intra-medullar stability, reducing the non-union risk due to the axial and rotational bony fragments motion, improving the patient comfort. The Polyketone material radio lucency optimizes Xrays examination.
Avantages:
- Easy positioning by means of precise and dedicated instruments
- Primary stability is obtained by the 3 points fixation of the Toegrip®
- Intra-medullar press-fit is achieved by the flexible implant prongs
- Polyketone material does not obscure X-rays
- Multiple Sizes widely cover patient's anatomy
- 3 Angles for walking propriocepsis
- One piece sterile implant
- Intra-medullar fixation
- No implant removal needed after consolidation
- Possible revision
Primary stability is assured by the effective way the bony parts are kept together in close contact while preventing them from axial or rotational motion due to the 3 points fixation principle of the Toegrip®.
Patient adaptation is achieved by offering different sizes and angulations.
Bio-compatibility is warranted by using Polyketones to manufacture Toegrip®.
X-ray examination is easier as Polyketones are radio-transparent..
Indications:
Toegrip® is indicated for use in the arthrodesis of the PIP and DIP joints of the toes and for shortening osteotomies of the proximal phalanx.
- Rigid PIP joints deformities
- Rigid Hammertoes deformities
- Claw toes deformities (PIP and DIP joints)
- Revision hammertoes surgeries
- Shortening osteotomies of the proximal phalanx
Contre Indications:
- Infections
- Skin ulcerations
