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ArticleEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2022

Partial trapeziectomy for Eaton stage III thumb carpometacarpal arthritis: ligament reconstruction with tendon interposition using the entire flexor carpi radialis and interference screw fixation.

Keiichi Muramatsu, Yasuhiro Tani, Tetsuya Seto, Jasson Arcinue, Felma Rayel, Takahiro Hashimoto, Ryuta Iwanaga, Takashi Sakai

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Article in European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Keiichi MuramatsuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagato General Hospital, Nagato, Yamaguchi, 759-4101, Japan. muramatu@yamaguchi-u.ac.jp.
Yasuhiro TaniDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagato General Hospital, Nagato, Yamaguchi, 759-4101, Japan.
Tetsuya SetoDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagato General Hospital, Nagato, Yamaguchi, 759-4101, Japan.
Jasson ArcinueDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagato General Hospital, Nagato, Yamaguchi, 759-4101, Japan.
Felma RayelDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagato General Hospital, Nagato, Yamaguchi, 759-4101, Japan.
Takahiro HashimotoDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi, 755-8505, Japan.
Ryuta IwanagaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi, 755-8505, Japan.
Takashi SakaiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi, 755-8505, Japan.
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Abstract

backgroundTrapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI) is currently the most popular technique for treating primary osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint. However, reduced trapezial height has sometimes been reported after LRTI. Longer immobilization and delayed rehabilitation times are also problematic. In this study, we evaluated the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients who underwent our modified LRTI procedure.

methodsRetrospective study included 26 thumbs in 24 cases with advanced stages. Our modified Burton's procedure was as follows: (1) trapeziectomy was limited to distal-half, (2) the entire flexor carpi radialis (FCR) was harvested from the forearm, and (3) half-slip of the FCR tendon was stabilized by interference screw in the first metacarpal bone tunnel.

resultsPain on the visual analogue scale (VAS), the quick Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand score, tip pinch strength significantly improved postoperatively. The preoperative height of the trapezial space was well-maintained at final follow-up. Magnetic resonance imaging at the one-year follow-up showed the existence of FCR tendon ball in 15 cases. Eighteen housewives resumed their daily activities after a mean period of 10 days postoperative, while another 6 patients returned to their original jobs after 3 weeks.

conclusionsOur modified LRTI method involves distal-half trapeziectomy and entire FCR interposition. A sewn FCR tendon ball always provide enough volume to fill the trapeziectomy space, which helps to prevent sinking of the metacarpal bone. Our technique produced sufficient ligamentoplasty and allowed early mobilization after surgery.

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Carpometacarpal JointsOsteoarthritisTrapezium BoneArthroplastyBone ScrewsForearmHumansLigamentsRetrospective StudiesTendonsThumbFlexor carpi radialisInterference screwThumb carpometacarpal arthritisTrapeziectomy

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