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Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis: do not forget other disorders
Thibault Druel1, Alexandre Budai1, Aram Gazarian1,2
1Department of Hand Surgery, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Hospices Civil de Lyon, Lyon, France.
The Journal of Hand Surgery, European Volume
|December 9, 2023
Summary
Nearly half of patients with trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis also have other hand disorders. A thorough hand examination is crucial before surgery to identify all conditions.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis is a common condition affecting hand function.
- Co-occurring hand disorders can complicate treatment and outcomes.
- Preoperative assessment is vital for effective surgical planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of associated hand disorders in patients with symptomatic trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis.
- To highlight the importance of comprehensive hand evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study design.
- Analysis of patient data with symptomatic trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis.
- Systematic clinical examination of the entire hand.
Main Results:
- Associated hand disorders were present in 49% of the study cohort.
- Common co-occurring conditions included [specific examples if available, otherwise omit].
Conclusions:
- A significant proportion of patients with trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis present with additional hand pathologies.
- Preoperative systematic clinical examination of the whole hand is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in these patients.
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