Comparative study between trapezium resection and tendon interposition with and without ligamentplasty in the management of carpometacarpal arthrosis of the thumb

[摘要] Treating arthrosis in the base of the thumb has been a highly controverted subject. Many surgeries have been described, such as the isolated trapezium resection; resection with interposition with and without ligament plasty; arthrodesis, and arthroplasties. The purpose of this paper is to compare the two techniques which are currently the most used in this treatment.

[学科分类] 外科医学

[关键词] Osteoarthritis;Trapezium bone surgery;Thumb pathology;Musculoskeletal diseases surgery;Arthroplasty methods;Comparative studies