title: Arthroscopic hemiresection for stage II-III trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis.
abstract: Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis is a common problem, due to the anatomy of the first ray and the forces applied to the trapeziometacarpal joint throughout activities of daily living. Numerous treatment options exist, and continue to be developed, for this problem. The current goal is to eliminate pain and restore function and strength in a timely manner. New advances allow for earlier return to function with minimally invasive techniques. Arthroscopic hemitrapeziectomy combined with interposition arthroplasty and/or suspensionplasty is a treatment option for Stage II and III trapeziometacarpal arthritis that uses a minimally invasive technique and allows for earlier return of function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 South Greene Street, Suite S11B, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. jabzug1@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Joshua M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Abzug
authors.forename: A Lee
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Osterman
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D052737:Carpometacarpal Joints / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008487:Medical History Taking; D050279:Metacarpal Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D010808:Physical Examination; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery; D051222:Trapezium Bone / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery