NettetBackground: Hemiresection arthoplasty or partial trapeziectomy of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is a surgical option in stages 1-3 according to Eaton-Littler classification. Preservation of the intact scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal (STT) joint and maintenance of the length of the thumb is the advantage of this technique. NettetPurpose: To describe the technique and a single-surgeon experience with a suture suspension and first dorsal compartment release treatment for thumb trapeziometacarpal (TMC) osteoarthritis. Methods: We performed 19 procedures on 18 patients using this technique and compared results with preoperative assessment. At an average of 20 …

Trapeziectomy Factsheet - Versus Arthritis

NettetSuspensionplasty has a favorable outcome for painful osteoarthritis in the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb and that the APL tendon can be removed as a deforming force without any abduction weakness. ... CPT 25447. About St George Surgical Center. HIGHLIGHTS: Located in sunny St. George, in southern Utah, ... lccc rate my professor

Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Denervation Versus Trapeziectomy

NettetArthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; small joint, bursa or ganglion cyst eg, fingers, toes) (20600) Basal Joint Arthroplasty. Arthroplasty with prosthetic replacement, … NettetBackground Thumb arthritis at the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is one of the most common sites of arthritis, especially in women. Thumb arthroplasty is an effective method of relieving pain and improving function. Materials and Methods Qualitative and quantitative outcomes were assessed clinically an … NettetOsteoarthritis of the thumb trapeziometacarpal (basal) joint is a very common problem facing the hand and upper extremity surgeon. Many surgical procedures have been described with varied results. We present the surgical technique—partial trapeziectomy with capsular interposition arthroplasty —used by the senior author over the last 10 … lccc registration office