Basal metacarpal osteotomy for osteoarthritis of the thumb.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.03.035.
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Abstract
Thumb metacarpal extension osteotomy provides effective treatment for the hypermobile trapeziometacarpal joint consistent with Eaton stage 1 disease. This procedure is a useful alternative to Eaton ligament reconstruction. Clinical outcomes are favorable and, should symptoms persist, the procedure does not jeopardize satisfactory execution of trapezial resection arthroplasty in the future.
Medical subject headings
- Metacarpal Bones
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteotomy
- Thumb
Anatomy
- hand