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[Resection arthroplasty for thumb basal joint arthritis].
Ali Ayache1, Christian K Spies2, Frank Unglaub3,4
1Abteilung für Handchirurgie, Vulpius Klinik, Vulpiusstr. 29, 74906, Bad Rappenau, Deutschland. ali.ayache@gmx.de.
Der Orthopade
|January 10, 2022
Summary
Osteoarthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint significantly impairs hand function. Trapeziectomy is the gold standard surgical treatment for advanced cases, offering pain relief and improved hand function with low complication rates.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Hand Surgery
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Osteoarthritis (OA) of the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is a common condition.
- It significantly impacts hand function due to the thumb's critical role in gripping.
- Early stages have effective nonoperative and joint-preserving surgical options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review treatment options for first CMC joint osteoarthritis.
- To highlight the effectiveness of trapeziectomy as a gold standard surgical procedure for advanced stages.
Main Methods:
- Review of nonoperative and surgical treatment modalities for CMC joint OA.
- Focus on outcomes of trapeziectomy, including variations like interposition or suspension.
Main Results:
- Trapeziectomy provides reliable pain relief and good physical function.
- Patient global assessment is excellent following trapeziectomy.
- The procedure demonstrates low complication rates, irrespective of specific technique.
Conclusions:
- Trapeziectomy is the established gold standard surgical treatment for advanced first CMC joint osteoarthritis.
- It consistently yields favorable outcomes, including pain reduction and functional improvement.
