Aptis
Description
Constant wrist pain is often associated with a damaged disal radio-ulnar joint, which is loacted at the end of the forearm. This is where the radius is supported by and rotates around ulna. The pain is a result of damage to the joint, including cartilage and sorrounding soft tissue structures.
This is why APTIS has developed a revolutionary device. It’s safe, and it works. Here’s how it works. During the prosthesis implantation procedure, a metal plate is attached to the radius. The ulna is checked and if needed carefully trimmed to allow for the best possible fit, a metal stem is then inserted down the interior of the ulna. The polymer ball then slides on to a highly polished peg on the top of the ulna stem and is secured to the metal device on the radius with a small metal cap.
Ulnar Stem in optional lengths and diameters.
Surgical Technique
The surgical technique for Aptis Prosthesis:
- Aptis Distal Radio-Ulnar Joint Prosthesis – PDF
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Order
Standard Length
Order No. | Description. | |
IS 045 | Diameter 4.5 mm. | |
IS 050 | Diameter 5.0 mm. |
1 cm. Extended
Order No. | Description. | |
IS 140 | Diameter 4.0 mm. | |
IS 145 | Diameter 4.5 mm. | |
IS 150 | Diameter 5.0 mm. | |
IS 160 | Diameter 6.0 mm. |
2 cm. Extended
Order No. | Description. | |
IS 240 | Diameter 4.0 mm. | |
IS 245 | Diameter 4.5 mm. | |
IS 250 | Diameter 5.0 mm. | |
IS 260 | Diameter 6.0 mm. |
3 cm. Extended
Order No. | Description. | |
IS 340 | Diameter 4.0 mm. | |
IS 345 | Diameter 4.5 mm. | |
IS 350 | Diameter 5.0 mm. | |
IS 360 | Diameter 6.0 mm. |
4 cm. Extended
Order No. | Description. | |
IS 440 | Diameter 4.0 mm. | |
IS 445 | Diameter 4.5 mm. | |
IS 450 | Diameter 5.0 mm. | |
IS 460 | Diameter 6.0 mm. |