title: Interposition arthoplasty of the first carpal-metacarpal joint using suture anchor and polydioxanone ribbon.
abstract: Osteoarthritis of the first carpal-metacarpal joint is common, and there are a number of procedures described to deal with it. We describe a technique used in our practice and evaluate the outcomes.
authors.affiliation: South Tyneside District Hospital, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK. stev90210@yahoo.co.uk
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Borland
authors.forename: Mohan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fraser
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D052737:Carpometacarpal Joints / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016687:Polydioxanone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012494:Sampling Studies; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D053441:Suture Anchors; D013537:Sutures; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D016687:Polydioxanone