Outcomes of Surgical Management for Thumb Basilar Arthritis in Patients 55 Years of Age and Younger.

ABSTRACT: Background: Trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction tendon interposition (LRTI) or suspensionplasty is an effective treatment in older patients with end-stage thumb basilar arthritis. However, the survivability of this procedure is unknown in younger patients who may impart more stress on their thumbs. Methods: A retrospective review was performed on all patients who underwent trapeziectomy and LRTI or suspensionplasty at 55 years of age or younger from 1992 to 2008. Objective clinical outcome measures included preoperative to postoperative changes in thumb range of motion, grip and pinch strength, a study-specific thumb function score, and the Buck-Gramcko subjective outcome score. Progressive metacarpal subsidence was evaluated on radiographs. Survivorship free from revi

SUBMITTER: Rhee PC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6759979 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature