The use of quadrangular plates for arthrodesis of the trapeziometacarpal joint is a safety and reproducible technique with a low rate of complications. Arthrodesis decreases pain and improves function in patients with primary osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint; in spite of a mild loss of motion, patients are satisfied with this procedure.
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