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1Institut Européen de la Main Luxembourg - 9, rue Edward Steichen, L-2540 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Hand Surgery & Rehabilitation
|January 17, 2021
Summary
Total trapeziectomy is a reliable surgical option for thumb basal joint arthritis. This technique offers long-lasting benefits and is considered a potential lifelong procedure for patients.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
Background:
- Thumb basal joint arthritis is a common condition.
- Total trapeziectomy has been a treatment for decades.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term efficacy of total trapeziectomy for thumb basal joint arthritis.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on total trapeziectomy techniques.
- Analysis of long-term outcomes and benefits.
Main Results:
- Total trapeziectomy is a simple and reliable surgical technique.
- It offers long-lasting benefits without the need for implants.
Conclusions:
- Total trapeziectomy is a potential lifelong procedure for thumb basal joint arthritis.
- It remains a fundamental technique for hand surgeons.
