Abductor pollicis longus tendon distraction arthroplasty for chronic traumatic trapeziometacarpal dislocation.

Onaka, Keiko; Wu, Chin-Hsien; Tu, Yuan-Kun · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2026

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Abstract

Modified distraction arthroplasty using the abductor pollicis longus tendon is a useful technique for chronic traumatic trapeziometacarpal joint dislocation. The trapezium is preserved and a locally available tendon maintains reduction and stability.