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  • The typical bone scintigraphy tracer uptake patterns following trapeziometacarpal total joint arthroplasty are not well-established.
  • Understanding these patterns is crucial for accurate interpretation of post-operative imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the normal evolution of bone scintigraphy tracer uptake after uncemented trapeziometacarpal total joint arthroplasty.
  • To establish a timeline for the normalization of tracer uptake in the post-operative period.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 111 patients who underwent uncemented trapeziometacarpal total joint arthroplasty.
  • Serial bone scintigraphy imaging was performed and analyzed to assess tracer uptake patterns over time.

Main Results:

  • Bone scintigraphy showed variable tracer uptake in the early post-operative period.
  • Normalization of tracer uptake was observed in most patients by the 2-year mark after surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Post-operative bone scintigraphy tracer uptake following trapeziometacarpal total joint arthroplasty follows a predictable pattern of normalization.
  • A 2-year follow-up period is generally sufficient to expect normalized tracer uptake, aiding in the assessment of implant success.