Silicone arthroplasty of the trapezio-metacarpal joint.

Long term results of surgical intervention for osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint : comparison of resection arthroplasty, trapeziectomy with tendon interposition and trapezio-metacarpal arthrodesis.

Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis is a common entity, often bilateral and predominantly affecting postmenopausal women. In the case of failure of conservative treatment, surgery is a good option. The aim of this study was to compare three surgical procedures. 63 patients (74 thumbs) with osteoarthritis of the trapezio-metacarpal joint were surgically treated; 54 patients were seen for follow-up...

Trapezium prosthetic arthroplasty (silicone, Artelon, metal, and pyrocarbon).

Trapezium prosthetic arthroplasty has been utilized to treat basal joint arthritis for nearly five decades in an attempt to mitigate some of the potential disadvantages of trapeziectomy while preserving range of motion. Implant arthroplasty seeks to preserve joint biomechanics, avoids metacarpal subsidence, and should provide immediate stability. These benefits may lead to improvements in stren...

Excision of the trapezium for osteoarthritis of the trapezio-metacarpal joint.

Presentation and management of arthritis affecting the trapezio-metacarpal joint.

Arthritis affecting the trapezio-metacarpal joint (TMJ) of the thumb is a very common condition, and in the upper limb represents the site most often requiring surgery for symptomatic osteoarthritis. The condition predominantly affects women, especially those who are post menopausal. Management of the condition initially entails the use of conservative measures. Many of these are administered i...

Isolated Carpo-Metacarpal Dislocation of the Thumb

INTRODUCTION Isolated dislocations of the trapezio metacarpal joint without associated fracture has been reported very rarely in the literature. There are reports of associated injuries like fracture of the trapezium, dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint and fractures of the base of the thumb metacarpal. CASE REPORT Authors report a case of isolated carpometacarpal dislocation of the ...