Arthroplasty of the thumb basal joints.
Implant arthroplasty reconstruction of the thumb basal joints can provide pain-free, stable mobility and improved strength. The complications are few and essentially retrievable. The recommended operative procedures are challenging and must be carefully executed to obtain rewarding results.
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000601:surgery; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography; D012828:Silicones; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*
D012828:Silicones