“…Arthrodesis of this joint is rarely indicated in rheumatoid arthritis, as the distal joints of the thumb are usually abnormal and may require fusion at a later date (Nalebuff, 1984; Terrono et al, 1990). Many arthroplasties, both silicone hemiarthroplasties and total arthroplasties, have been described (Braun, 1985; de la Caffinière, 2001; de la Caffinière and Aucouturier, 1979; Comtet and Rumelhart, 2001; Cooney et al, 1987; De Smet et al, 2004; Dunaud et al, 2001; Glickel et al, 1992; Isselin, 2001; Moutet et al, 2001; Nicholas and Calderwood, 1992; Schuhl, 2001; Swanson, 1972). Most series concern mainly osteoarthritic patients and information on the outcome of different prostheses in rheumatoid patients is scant.…”