About 25% of the patients seeking help for thumb base osteoarthritis also suffer from osteoarthritis (OA) in the scaphotrapezotrapezoidal (STT) joint.

Patients with OA in both the CMC-I and STT joints, which previously were excluded from treatment with the Artelon^® CMC Spacer, now have the possibility to experience the benefits of the spacer concept.

Benifits of Artelon® STT Spacer

• Utilizes the body’s ability to heal itself
• Forms new functional surface in the joint
• Restores function and intact anatomy of the hand
• Reduces pain
• Fast and easy procedure
• Maintains all treatment options; the anatomy is kept intact