title: Arthrodesis of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint with plate fixation.
abstract: This is a surgical technique for arthrodesis of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint using a low-profile plate. Using the principles of tension band fixation and interfragmentary compression, a high rate of fusion is achieved with a low incidence of complications. The technique is versatile allowing fixation at any desired position. It can be used in porotic bone and avoids the need for postoperative immobilization.
authors.affiliation: Premier Hand Center, Big Rapids, MI 49307, USA. sbrao60@gmail.com
authors.forename: Sudhir B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Rao
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001860:Bone Plates; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery*