Arthritis

Prospective Outcomes of Stage III Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis Treated With Arthroscopic Hemitrapeziectomy and Thermal Capsular Modification Without Interposition

Edwards SG, Ramsey PN (Georgetown Univ Hosp, Washington, DC) J Hand Surg 35A:566-571, 2010^§

Abstract

Purpose

To prospectively evaluate the subjective and objective results of Eaton stage III thumb carpometacarpal arthritis treated with arthroscopic hemitrapeziectomy and thermal capsular modification without interposition.

Methods

Twenty-three patients with Eaton stage III thumb carpometacarpal arthritis had arthroscopic hemitrapeziectomy without interposition and were evaluated with regard to grip and pinch strength, digital and wrist motion, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, analog pain scores, and radiographic findings before surgery, 3 months after surgery, and at a minimum of 4 years after surgery.

Results

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