Patient functional outcomes with trapeziectomy alone versus trapeziectomy with TightRope(®).
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
We assess whether patient functional outcomes with the use of a tightrope in conjunction with trapeziectomy are better than traditional trapeziectomy alone. Retrospective study of 56 trapeziectomies in 53 patients; 26 trapeziectomies alone without additional procedures, and 30 trapeziectomies performed in conjunction with tightrope suspensionplasty. All patients were scored using Quick DASH, Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation and Nelson base of thumb arthritis scores pre- and post-operatively. Significant improvements were seen with both operations using all three scoring systems. However, there was no statistically significant difference in post-operative scores between the two operations. Retrospective comparative study. III.