Index metacarpal fracture after tightrope suspension following trapeziectomy: case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Trapeziectomy, by itself or combined with ligament reconstruction/interposition arthroplasty, is commonly performed for advanced trapezial-metacarpal arthritis. Several methods and materials, both autogenous and artificial, are commonly used for ligament reconstruction and interposition arthroplasty. Harvesting autologous tendons adds to operative time and could increase potential surgical complications. Using an artificial material would, in theory, avoid some of these problems. However, this approach is not without its problems. We present a case of index metacarpal fracture after using the Arthrex Mini TightRope (Arthrex, Naples, FL) suture button fixation of the thumb and index metacarpals after complete trapeziectomy.
Medical subject headings
- Fractures, Bone
- Metacarpal Bones
- Osteoarthritis
- Prosthesis Implantation
- Thumb
- Trapezium Bone
Anatomy
- hand
- wrist