Trapeziectomy and Abductor Pollicis Longus Suspensionplasty Combined with Extensor Pollicis Brevis Tenodesis for Management of Thumb Basal Joint Osteoarthritis and Metacarpophalangeal Hyperextension

[摘要] Metacarpal joint hyperextension is common cause of postoperative dissatisfaction after trapeziectomy in the management of basal thumb osteoarthritis. The senior author uses this technique to address this biomechanical problem at the time of trapeziectomy.

[学科分类] 外科医学

[关键词] basal thumb arthritis;trapezectomy;EPB tenodesis