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Computer Model Analysis of the Swanson and Sutter Metacarpophalangeal Joint Implants

N. W. WILLIAMS
J. M. T. PENROSE
D. R. HOSE

From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Northern General Hospital and the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK

Correspondence: Mr N. W. Williams, Department of Plastic Surgery, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, UK. E-mail: Cybermanus{at}aol.com

A representative model which mimics the behaviour of Silastic® finger metacarpophalangeal joint implants was constructed using a finite element software package. The modelled implants were moved through a range of flexion, lateral deviation and a combination of both. Pistoning of both implants stems occurred within the modelled medullary cavities. For equivalent flexion angles, the Sutter implant produced a higher stress field than the Swanson implant, and the field was positioned at the central hinge mechanism. In both implants, lateral deviation increased the internal stress concentrations more than when pure flexion was applied. Overall the Swanson style of implant had lower stress magnitudes than the Sutter implant, and it is predicted that the Sutter implant will be more likely to fail than the Swanson. The failure mode for the Sutter implant would be at the central hinge region. The Swanson implant is likely to fail at the central hinge-stem interface regions.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 25, No. 2, 212-220 (2000)
DOI: 10.1054/jhsb.1999.0352
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