Osteo-arthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint.
A review of a group of 87 patients with osteo-arthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint is presented and the results of treatment by non-surgical means and by excision of the trapezium, by arthrodesis of the trapeziometacrapal joint and by prosthetic replacement are reviewed. Indications and contra-indications to surgery, as revealed by this series, and the type of operation best carried out in individual cases, are discussed. The common association of a median carpal tunnel syndrome, which should receive prior treatment, is emphasised.
D000368:Aged; D001174:Arthrodesis; D001178:Arthroplasty; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000601:surgery; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014955:Wrist Joint
D012826:Silicone Elastomers