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First RCPI (Radiocarpal Prosthetic Interposition) Implant performed in Ireland at Sligo University Hospital

Sligo University Hospital has marked an important clinical milestone with the successful completion of the first RCPI implant in the republic of Ireland, utilising advanced technology from Stryker.
This motion-preserving procedure offers a valuable alternative to wrist fusion, helping to relieve pain while maintaining functional mobility for patients with advanced wrist arthritis.

𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗼 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁𝘀:

- 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝟰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝟮 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱
Marking the introduction of these advanced intramedullary nailing systems in the region, expanding access beyond Dublin.
Their use supports enhanced surgical precision and improved outcomes in trauma care.

- 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 
A pyrocarbon-based solution for wrist joint degeneration and instability.
It helps reduce pain while preserving joint motion and restoring hand function.

- 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱
A procedure utilising pyrocarbon technology for improved biocompatibility.
Designed to support better joint performance and long-term patient outcomes.

Together, these milestones tell a broader story of how modern orthopaedic technologies are steadily becoming part of everyday practice across the West of Ireland, bringing high-quality care closer to patients and their communities.
 

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Mr Ibrahim Kamar, Mr. Robert Hurley, Mr. Usman Shafi Alvi and theatre staff involved in these procedures, as well as to Sligo University Hospital, for their commitment to advancing patient care.

We express our special thanks to Tekno Surgical product specialists Donnacha Egan, Ciara McNamara and Alan Dempsey for their collaboration in supporting these procedures.