Arthroscopic Hemitrapeziectomy: Is an Internal Brace Worth It?

ABSTRACT:

Background

This article's purpose was to analyze clinical results obtained with thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroscopic hemitrapeziectomy with temporary suspension with a Kirschner wire (K-wire).

Methods

Seventy thumb CMC arthroscopic hemitrapeziectomies with a mean age of 59 and 18 months of follow-up were performed in our center during a 13-year period. All of them followed the same protocol. Surgical technique is described.

Results

All patients were arthroscopically classified as Badia's III stage. No tendon interposition was used, and a K-wire was temporarily implanted for 5.1 weeks. Mean postsurgical Visual Analogue Scale of 1.6, Kapandji Opposition Score of 8.1, grip strength of 42.2 lbs, lateral pinch of 9.5 lbs, tip-to-tip pinch of 4.2 lbs and tripod pinch of

SUBMITTER: Tovar-Bazaga M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11571720 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature