title: A working classification for the management of scapho-trapezium-trapezoidosteo-arthritis.
abstract: Osteo-arthritis (OA) of the scapho-trapezium-trapezoid joint (STT) is the second most common involved joint after trapezium-metacarpal I OA in the wrist. The possible aetiology causing or contributing to the development of STT OA is shortly discussed. A working classification is then proposed, which assists in the management of STT OA.
authors.affiliation: Jacaranda Hospital, Muckleneuk, Pretoria, South Africa. mjvdwest@xsinet.co.za
authors.forename: Johan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: van der Westhuizen
authors.forename: Ulrich
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Mennen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D021361:Scaphoid Bone; D051222:Trapezium Bone; D051223:Trapezoid Bone; D014955:Wrist Joint