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A NOVEL ARTIFICIAL PROSTHETIC REPLACEMENT FOR THE PROXIMAL INTERPHALANGEAL JOINT OF THE HAND — FROM CONCEPT TO PROTOTYPE

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, PR China

Correspondence to: Professor S. P. Chow, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Tel: (+852) 2855-4258, Fax: (+852) 2817-4392.

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K. W. Lam

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, PR China

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I. Gibson

Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, PR China

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A. H. W. Ngan

Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, PR China

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W. Lu

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, PR China

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W. Y. Ip

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, PR China

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K. Y. Chiu

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, PR China

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https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218810405002814Cited by:2 (Source: Crossref)

Abstract

This article describes the development of a proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint prosthesis based on the principles of replicating anatomical surface components, the use of macrolocking intramedullary stem and the use of a cobalt-chrome alloy material. The design features are intended to obtain an optimal range of motion while retaining stability and longevity. The final prototype, for which a patent has been filed, is described.

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