In:
Orthopedics, SLACK, Inc., Vol. 41, No. 6 ( 2018-11)
Abstract:
Among surgical methods for advanced trapeziometacarpal arthrosis, arthrodesis may benefit high-demand patients such as laborers because it preserves the osseous foundation of the thumb. The authors achieved successful trapeziometacarpal arthrodesis in 3 patients by a combination of chevron osteotomy, longitudinal K-wire, and K-wire compression staples without using bone graft. There were no complications specifically associated with the surgery other than asymptomatic slight pull-out of a staple. This combination is a good option for trapeziometacarpal arthrodesis, having the advantages of using a small incision and common devices and being low cost. [ Orthopedics . 2018; 41(6):e894–e896.]
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0147-7447
,
1938-2367
DOI:
10.3928/01477447-20181023-09
Language:
English
Publisher:
SLACK, Inc.
Publication Date:
2018
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