title: Stabilisation of the trapezio-metacarpal joint.
abstract: A new technique of trapezio-metacarpal stabilisation is described which uses the abductor pollicis longus tendon passed through the bases of the first and second metacarpals to fasten the base of the thumb. A biomechanical rationale is presented, as well as the surgical technique and 12 results at follow-up one to six years later.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Brescia University Medical School, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Brunelli
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Monini
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Brunelli
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery*