Product Overview
The (CHI) Cannulated Hemi Implants are designed for 1st MPJ Arthroplasty of the Metatarsal Head or Phalangeal Base.
• The Vilex (CHI) Cannulated Hemi Implant System facilitates intraoperative decision making providing two surgical options in one tray.
• Five sizes of phalangeal (base) or a metatarsal (head) implants are available in compact tray.
• Cannulated system offers precise placement of implant, simplifying surgery and reducing OR times.
• Color-coded implants and sizes for ease intraoperative identification
• Implants designed to minimize bone resection in order to preserve limb length and soft tissue structures.
• Cannulated hemi implants offer the patient and surgeon options for future care, including fusion, if necessary.
• Cannulation offers reproducible ease of use, proper placement, simplifies removal, and reduces trauma to the patient.
• Implant stem designed to engage the inner cortex of the medullary canal to improve bite and reduce rotational backout.
• Also with Phalangeal Base Implant: Elliptical, concave base implants are manufactured from titanium for biocompatibility or cobalt chrome depending on clinical need.
• Also with Metatarsal Head Implant: Spherical, concave head implants are manufactured from cobalt chrome with mirror-finished designed to minimize friction.
• Hydroxyapatite Coating: Base and Head implants are available with HA coating. (www.vilex.com)