[Treatment of rhizomelic arthrosis of the thumb by partial resection of the trapezium and rib cartilage autograft. Preliminary results].
The authors have studied the results of a personal technique concerning the treatment of trapezo-metacarpal arthritis: a partial trapezectomy is associated with a antogenous rib cartilage graft. 13 cases were treated using the procedure. 9 patients are reviewed with a follow up mean one year. 4 patients are free of pain, 5 are improved. Strength is improve in 4 cases (pinch), similar or inferior to the pre-operative status in 5 cases. Increase of motion concern Kapandji test and first web space. Follow up is insufficient to allow a conclusion about the long term behaviour of cartilage graft.
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Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Traumatologique et Plastique, Centre Hospitalier Régiona, Besançon.
Ridoux
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Garbuio
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Vichard
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D000368:Aged; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy; D011111:Polymyalgia Rheumatica / Q000601:surgery*; D012272:Ribs; D013933:Thumb