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Thumb arthrodesis.

Marco Rizzo1

  • 1Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. rizz001@yahoo.com

Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
|April 22, 2006
PubMed
Summary
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Thumb joint arthrodesis effectively manages arthritis and deformity. Recent studies highlight long-term success and improved fixation techniques for carpometacarpal and metacarpophalangeal joints, though more comparisons are needed.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Thumb joint arthrodesis is a recognized treatment for arthritis, instability, and deformity.
  • Indications and techniques for thumb joint fusion are established but evolving.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the indications and techniques for thumb carpometacarpal, metacarpophalangeal, and interphalangeal joint arthrodesis.
  • To synthesize recent literature on thumb joint fusion outcomes and innovations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on thumb joint arthrodesis.
  • Analysis of comparative studies and reports on fixation techniques.

Main Results:

  • Carpometacarpal arthrodesis shows good long-term results, with k-wire fixation favored over plate/screw for complications.

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  • New cannulated screw fixation and cup-in-cone reaming techniques show promise for metacarpophalangeal joint arthrodesis.
  • Standard Herbert screw fixation remains successful for interphalangeal joint arthrodesis.

    • Conclusions:

    • Thumb joint arthrodesis remains crucial for managing arthritis and deformity.
    • Further comparative studies are needed for carpometacarpal joint arthrodesis versus arthroplasty.
    • Advancements in fixation techniques offer promising outcomes for thumb joint fusion.