title: Basal metacarpal osteotomy for osteoarthritis of the thumb.
abstract: Thumb metacarpal extension osteotomy provides effective treatment for the hypermobile trapeziometacarpal joint consistent with Eaton stage 1 disease. This procedure is a useful alternative to Eaton ligament reconstruction. Clinical outcomes are favorable and, should symptoms persist, the procedure does not jeopardize satisfactory execution of trapezial resection arthroplasty in the future.
authors.affiliation: Tomaino Orthopaedic Care for Shoulder, Hand and Elbow, Rochester, NY, USA. mt@drtomaino.com
authors.forename: Matthew M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Tomaino
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D050279:Metacarpal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D052581:Pinch Strength; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013165:Splints; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery*