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Ligament reconstruction basal joint arthroplasty without tendon interposition

M Gerwin1, A Griffith, A J Weiland

  • 1Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 10021, USA.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|October 6, 1997
PubMed
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Tendon interposition is not essential after basal joint arthroplasty with ligament reconstruction. This study found no significant differences in outcomes, suggesting simpler procedures may suffice for maintaining joint space.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Basal joint resection arthroplasty is a common procedure for thumb arthritis.
  • The role of tendon interposition in maintaining joint space after this surgery remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if tendon interposition is necessary for joint space maintenance after basal joint resection arthroplasty with ligament reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, randomized study compared two groups of patients undergoing basal joint arthroplasty.
  • Group I: Ligament reconstruction with tendon interposition.
  • Group II: Ligament reconstruction alone using a suture anchor.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in thumb range of motion, grip strength, lateral pinch, or daily living activities between groups.

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  • Group II showed statistically significantly greater two- and three-point pinch strength.
  • Radiographs confirmed joint space maintenance in both groups without significant differences.

    • Conclusions:

    • Tendon interposition is not necessary for maintaining joint space after basal joint resection arthroplasty when ligament reconstruction is performed.
    • Ligament reconstruction alone may be sufficient, potentially allowing for less invasive surgical techniques.