Joint Fusion for Thumb Metacarpophalangeal InstabilityBrett MichelottiKevin C. ChungOperative Techniques: Hand and Wrist Surgery (Third Edition)
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The thumb-tip trajectory was examined using a motion capture system without tension and with 5 different weights to induce intrinsic muscle tension before and after the TMC joint fusion. Findings: When tension was applied to the intrinsic muscles, the length of the thumb-tip trajectory decreased ...
CMC fusionThumb carpometacarpal joint is the most common upper extremity arthritis requiring surgical reconstruction. Varying clinical pictures from occasional pain to disabling instability make identifying and treating this disease both challenging and gratifying. Nonoperative interventions such as activity ...
Additional resections of the TT and T-2MC joint spaces may further mobilize the thumb in patients who complain of stiffness after TMC fusion.doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.03.016S.OmokawaJ.HojoA.IidaY.NakanishiK.KawamuraT.ShimizuP.Mahakkanukrauh...
first CMCJ fusion arthrodesisfirst CMCJ arthroscopythumb base arthritisfirst carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritisBackgroundThe thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) osteoarthritis is one of the most common pathologies in the hand with controversial treatment options. Description of TechniqueDescribe the use of...