Silktoe® metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty system is designed to offer an option outside of fusion for patients affected by severe arthritic diseases.
Flexible Joint Spacer Specifications:
- Right and Left specific options
- Elastomeric medical-grade silicone
- 4-degrees of dorsiflexion built-in to restore anatomical motion
- Distal stem – trapezoidal shape contours to the intramedullary canal of the phalanx
- Proximal Stem – rectangular shape contours to the intramedullary metatarsal canal
- Sterile packaged
- 20, 30, 35, 40, & 50mm length options
Ring Specifications:
- Titanium
- Acts as a support stabilizer for the silicone joint spacer
- Sterile packaged
The intended use of the Silktoe® device is to represent a permanent implant, used in all severe forms of arthritis, such as:
- Hallux rigidus or hallux limitus;
- Painful rheumatoid arthritis;
- Hallux abducto valgus associated with arthritis;
- Unstable or painful joint from previous surgery
