title: [Trapeziectomy in rhizarthrosis].
abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine the place of trapeziectomy among the various surgical treatments of osteoarthritis of the trapezio-metacarpal joint. We have had 25 cases with seemingly satisfactory results. Loss of strength, which is given as a frequent objection to this method, has not generally been found in our series. Careful repair of the capsule and prolonged postoperative immobilization appear all-important to us and are a guaranty for good postoperative stability.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Orthopédie et de Traumatolagie, Clinique Notre-Dame, Charleroi, Belgique.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Van Innis
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thys
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lebrun
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hollaert
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Detournay
mesh_terms: D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000601:surgery; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013933:Thumb / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery