Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis

Publication date

2019-01

Authors

Wilkens, S. C.
Meghpara, Michael M
Ring, David
Coert, J Henk
Jupiter, Jesse B
Chen, Neal C

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Article

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Abstract

» Trapeziometacarpal arthrosis is an expected part of normal human aging. » The radiographic severity of trapeziometacarpal arthrosis may not correlate with symptom intensity or magnitude of limitations. » Psychosocial factors may be important drivers of symptom intensity, magnitude of limitations, and seeking of treatment. » Nonoperative treatment is palliative and not disease-modifying, but may facilitate long-term adaptation. » Current surgical treatment strategies center around trapeziectomy, but it is unclear whether the addition of other stabilization or interposition techniques changes overall outcomes.

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Taverne, Journal Article

Citation

Wilkens, S C, Meghpara, M M, Ring, D, Coert, J H, Jupiter, J B & Chen, N C 2019, 'Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis', JBJS reviews, vol. 7, no. 1, e8. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.RVW.18.00020