Evolution of basal joint arthroplasty and technology in hand surgery

Danielle Igoe; Courtney Middleton; Warren Hammert

doi:10.1016/j.jht.2013.10.004

Evolution of basal joint arthroplasty and technology in hand surgery

J Hand Ther. 2014 Apr-Jun;27(2):115-20; quiz 121. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2013.10.004. Epub 2013 Nov 5.

Authors

Danielle Igoe¹, Courtney Middleton¹, Warren Hammert²

Affiliations

¹ University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
² University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 24315718
DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2013.10.004

Abstract

There are many surgical procedures that provide pain relief and improve function for trapeziometacarpal (TM) arthritis. The aim of this article is to review the history of surgical treatment of thumb basal joint arthritis and to discuss some of the recent advances based on evolving technology. Our preferred treatment is described, and explanation provided for why we have avoided the temptation to change to the "latest and greatest" treatment for this condition.

Keywords: Arthroplasty; Basal; Joint.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Arthritis / diagnostic imaging
Arthritis / physiopathology
Arthritis / rehabilitation*
Arthritis / surgery*
Arthroplasty / methods*
Carpometacarpal Joints / diagnostic imaging
Carpometacarpal Joints / physiopathology
Carpometacarpal Joints / surgery*
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hand Strength / physiology
Humans
Male
Pain Measurement
Postoperative Care / methods
Radiography
Range of Motion, Articular / physiology*
Risk Assessment
Severity of Illness Index
Thumb / diagnostic imaging
Thumb / surgery
Trapezium Bone / diagnostic imaging
Trapezium Bone / surgery
Treatment Outcome