The Fate of the Index Metacarpophalangeal Joint Following Pollicization

Lochner HV, Oishi S, Ezaki M, et al (Texas Scottish Rite Hosp for Children, Dallas, TX; Johns Hopkins Univ, Baltimore, MD) J Hand Surg 37A:1672-1676, 2012^§

Abstract

Purpose

To characterize the complications that occur at the index metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint following pollicization and to identify the blood supply of the index MCP joint.

Methods

Eighty-five pollicized digits in 74 patients (1974–2007) were followed after surgery and had documented clinical examinations and radiographs to evaluate physeal arrest, nonunion at the pollicized digit base, and instability of the new carpometacarpal joint at a minimum of 2 years following surgery.

Results

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