Purpose The purpose of the current review was to estimate failure rates of
trapeziometacarpal (TMC) implants and compare against failure rates of nonimplant …

Arthritis of the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of the hand is a common and often
debilitating disease. Diagnosis can be readily made with history, physical exam, and …

Hemocompatibility is a key consideration for the long‐term success of blood contacting
biomaterials; hence, there is a critical need to understand the physiological response …

The basal joint of the thumb is the second most commonly affected joint by arthritis. 1
Degenerative disease of this joint can result in significant pain, stiffness, weakness, and …

Trapeziectomy for base of thumb arthritis is well established, but base of thumb arthroplasty
offers potential advantages. The review covers the development of arthroplasty for the thumb …

Purpose In the thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis (OA) literature, there is
substantial heterogeneity in outcome and outcome measure reporting. This could be …

For thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis, trapeziectomy provides generally good results
with reduction of pain and restoration of thumb mobility, but shortening of the thumb may at …

An Evidence-Based Approach to Treating Thumb Carpometacarpal... : Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery An Evidence-Based Approach to Treating Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint …

Segmentation of the carpal bones from 3D imaging modalities, such as magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI), is commonly performed for in vivo analysis of wrist morphology, kinematics …

Trapeziometacarpal arthritis is the second most common joint affected by degenerative
arthritis. 1 Patients with the disorder develop pain, stiffness, and swelling at the base of the …