Functionality of middle-aged women after resection–interposition arthroplasty of the trapeziometacarpal joint in comparison to a healthy control group

Abstract

A loss of pinch strength in conjunction with a higher DASH score was detected. The expected loss of pinch strength in conjunction with a reduced physical functionality should be discussed preoperatively with the patient to meet the expectations and to offer the best suitable treatment option.

The Effect of a Bone Tunnel During Ligament Reconstruction for Trapeziometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A 5-Year Follow-up

“…In line with our study, the longterm outcomes of the case series of Tomaino et al 28 showed an improvement in all strength measurements up to 6 years compared to 1 year after surgery, which was similar to our study. Furthermore, the studies of Hasselbacher et al 29 and Kirchberger et al, 30 focusing only on stage III and IV OA, also described a 31 Although previous studies, which reported a decrease in function in the long term, related this to a potential increase in scaphotrapezoidal OA, this was not confirmed in the current study. In our cohorts, 3 patients needed additional treatment for scaphotrapezoidal symptoms, 2 of whom required surgical treatment.…”

Failure of an uncemented thumb carpometacarpal joint ceramic prosthesis

“…Trapeziectomy and its variants are the most reliable techniques, but do not always achieve good results (Gangopadhyay et al, 2012; Vermeulen et al, 2011, 2014; Wolf and Delaronde, 2012). Many arthroplasties have been reported with varying results (Esenwein et al, 2011; Harenberg et al, 2013; Huang et al, 2015; Kirchberger et al, 2014; Kokkalis et al, 2009; Schibli-Beer et al, 2008; Werner et al, 2015).…”

Precision of the Wilson corrective osteotomy of the first metacarpal base using specific planning and instruments for treatment of basal thumb arthritis

“…Compared to the modified Wilson osteotomy, the resection arthroplasty is known to have a negative impact on pinch strength, which is essential for younger patients or laborers with manual work. [ 23 ] Currently, no optimal treatment algorithm is established regarding patients with early-stage arthritis (e.g., Eaton and Littler I/II) and exhausted conservative measures. Other techniques for early-stage basilar thumb arthritis include arthroscopy with debridement, denervation or autologous fat transfer; all techniques mainly provide symptomatic treatment for the patient [ 20 ].…”