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Revision Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty
Shepard P Johnson1, Kevin C Chung2
1Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Hand Clinics
|April 25, 2022
Summary
Revision thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty can relieve pain and instability after initial surgery. However, it carries risks and may not always satisfy patients compared to primary CMC arthroplasty.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Revision thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty addresses persistent pain and instability following initial nonimplant or implant procedures.
- Common failure causes include metacarpal subsidence, impingement, missed scaphotrapezoid arthritis, and metacarpophalangeal hyperextension.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of revision CMC arthroplasty.
- To identify common causes of failed primary CMC arthroplasty necessitating revision surgery.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on revision CMC arthroplasty outcomes.
- Analysis of common etiologies for failed primary CMC arthroplasty.
Main Results:
- Revision CMC arthroplasty demonstrates satisfactory outcomes in literature.
- Restoring metacarpal height and treating associated pathologies are key goals, though no single approach is universally effective.
Conclusions:
- Revision CMC arthroplasty is a viable option for persistent issues after primary surgery.
- Revision procedures have a notable complication rate and may yield lower patient satisfaction than primary CMC arthroplasty, potentially requiring further interventions.
