Trapeziometacarpal stabilisation in arthrosis

The trapeziometacarpal (TM) joint is often the site of painful arthrosis, particularly in women at the onset of the fourth decade. It is generally associated with capsuloligamentous laxity of the joint or with work requiring the repetitive use of the thumb and index finger and thus work which is typically done by women. It may also be of traumatic origin following joint fracture, but this is not discussed in the present paper. The treatment of this syndrome by stabilisation of the joint is described.