title: Thumb metacarpophalangeal joint arthrodesis using the AO 3.0-mm cannulated screw: surgical technique.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and CARElina Orthopaedics, Raleigh, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Terry M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Messer
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Nagle
authors.forename: Alicia G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Martinez
mesh_terms: 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