HAT-TRICK PIP Fusion

Smith & Nephew’s newest installment into the interactive educational series is the hammertoe repair (PIP Joint Fusion). Standard K-wire treatment is associated with a number of complications, including swelling and pain, pin-tract infection, delayed union, delayed healing of the arthrodesis site due to lack of compression, motion and rotational concerns, and pain upon removal. Benefits of the HAT-TRICK PIP Fusion System include (1) PEEK construction: The implant is made of PEEK (polyetheretherketone), which requires no special handling, including refrigeration or heating (2)  Radiolucent: The implant is radiolucent for easy viewing on an X-ray (3) Controlled compression: Surgeon can dial in the required compression. (4) Easy removal: Allows straightforward removal of the implant with a 0.5mm bone resection (no window required).

This system may be used in conjunction with the complete HAT-TRICK Lesser Toe Repair System, which also includes the HAT-TRICK MTP Joint Repair System (Bilateral and Unilateral) and the HAT-TRICK Metatarsal Osteotomy Guide.

This technique guide was prepared under the guidance of several physicians. It is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It contains a summary of medical techniques and opinions based upon the surgeon’s training and expertise in the field, along with his knowledge of Smith & Nephew's Extremities portfolio of  products. Smith & Nephew does not provide medical advice and this technique guide is not intended to serve as such. It is the responsibility of the treating physicians to determine and utilize the appropriate products and techniques according to their own clinical judgment for each of their patients. For more information on the products in this surgical technique, including indications for use, contraindications, effects, precautions and warnings, please consult the products' Instructions for Use (IFU).