title: Complications following surgery on the basal joint of the thumb.
abstract: Basal joint arthritis of the thumb is common and can be disabling. Effective surgical treatment is realistic, and most patients will obtain predictably gratifying results. With attention to detail, most problems can be prevented. Occasionally, however, in spite of excellent care, complications do occur. Fortunately, such complications will usually respond to prompt recognition and treatment.
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000628:therapy; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery*