
The elbow is a tricky joint. Three bones – the humerus, radius and the ulna – come together to perform a delicate "dance" to put the hand in motion. Until recently, there weren’t any ideal options when a unique part of the elbow, the proximal radioulnar joint (PRUJ), became damaged or dislocated. Building on its success with a prosthesis closer to the wrist for the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), Aptis Medical created a PRUJ prosthesis for stabilization or replacement of this part of the elbow.
Not only is Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute the single location in the Northeast besides Boston where PRUJ arthroplasty is available, but LVHN experts were instrumental in the device’s FDA approval.