title: A cosmetic technique for performing Basal joint arthroplasty.
abstract: Longitudinal scars perpendicular to the abductor skin creases of the wrist that result from basal joint arthroplasties can produce scarring that is distracting to both the patient and others. The author presents his technique for performing basal joint arthroplasty through a single transverse incision over the trapezium that blends with the normal creases of the wrist, producing a cosmetically acceptable scar.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Department, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA. srowland@webtv.net
authors.forename: Spencer A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Rowland
mesh_terms: D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D050823:Hand Joints / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013933:Thumb