Thumb metacarpophalangeal joint arthrodesis using the AO 3.0-mm cannulated screw: surgical technique.
A technique for metacarpophalangeal joint arthrodesis of the thumb using the 3.0-mm AO cannulated screw is described. Advantages of this technique include its relative simplicity and accuracy, solid fixation, and high union rate.
Messer
Terry M
TM
Department of Orthopaedics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and CARElina Orthopaedics, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Nagle
Daniel J
DJ
Martinez
Alicia G
AG
D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001863:Bone Screws; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome