title: Basal joint arthritis. Fusion, implant, or soft tissue reconstruction?
abstract: The basal joint of the thumb is often afflicted with arthritis with significant resultant disability. Many reconstructive procedures are available. Many factors must be considered to choose the best procedure for the individual patient.
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery