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Arthrosis of the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIP joints) is a frequent joint disorder that involves considerable limitations in everyday activity and in many cases pain.

Since the PIP joints are responsible for about 40% of the overall mobility of the finger, good function of the same is very important. As opposed to the distal interphalangeal joint, where arthrodesis is currently the surgical procedure of choice, movement-preserving surgery using an artificial joint is usually preferred in the case of the PIP joint.

CapFlex PIP Components Prosthesis

The CapFlex PIP prosthesis consists of a proximal and a distal component. Both components are available in sizes S, M and L and offer combination options of the individual components.

CapFlex PIP Bone Resection

Compared to alternative prosthesis, the implantation of our CapFlex prosthesis requires minimal bone resection and therefore the collateral ligaments can be preserved. This allows for a very high postoperative stability.

CapFlex PIP Joint Guide

The prosthesis enables condylar guidance over the entire amplitude of movement. This ensures better lateral stability, which is particularly important when used on the index and middle fingers, which are subjected to continuous lateral loading by the thumb.

CapFlex PIP Instruments

We have made it our objective to design instruments that are easy and efficient to handle. The colour coding according to the respective prosthesis size enables a clear and unambiguous assignment of the instruments.

CapFlex PIP Storage

Our stainless steel storage systems in honeycomb design are optimized for reprocessing and allow high stability with low weight. For easy and efficient instrumentation, the instruments are arranged in the storage according to the operating procedure.

Area of application

Painful destruction of the proximal interphalangeal joint caused by:

  • primarily degenerative, secondary or posttraumatic osteo-arthrosis
  • underlying inflammatory rheumatic disease with low inflammatory activity and good bone conditions

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