Basal joint arthritis of the thumb is commonly treated surgically. Although the results are
good, there is still controversy regarding the treatment of young people with low …

Background There is no consensus in the literature concerning the choice of surgical
procedure for thumb basal joint—trapeziometacarpal joint—osteoarthritis. Method Three …

PURPOSE: The goal of this study was to evaluate the 4-year minimum (5.5-y average)
results of trapeziectomy and ligament reconstruction using a modified Thompson technique …

PURPOSE: Osteoarthritis of the thumb basal joint is a very common and disabling condition
that frequently affects middle-aged women. Many different surgical techniques have been …

One hundred and six consecutive cases of osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint,
treated by tendon interposition arthroplasty as described by Weilby, were followed …

Background: Trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction tendon interposition (LRTI) or
suspensionplasty is an effective treatment in older patients with end-stage thumb basilar …

Degenerative arthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is a common condition that
can result in pain, progressive deformity, weakness, and loss of motion. It can be a cause of …

New technology has the potential to greatly impact the medical field because it may lead to a
greater quality of life, decreased pain, or increased function for our patients. This manuscript …

Background: Although the ideal treatment of thumb basal joint osteoarthritis is debated, most
surgeons advocate trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction tendon interposition …

There are many surgical procedures that provide pain relief and improve function for
trapeziometacarpal (TM) arthritis. The aim of this article is to review the history of surgical …