ArticleHand (New York, N.Y.)2023
Functional Outcomes for Basilar Joint Arthroplasty with Meniscus Allograft Compared with Trapeziectomy Alone.
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- Differences in recovery time between trapeziectomy and carpometacarpal joint replacement: meta-analysis.BJS open · 2025Pooled it
- A Comparative Analysis of Surgical Treatment for First Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2026Review
- Preservation Arthroplasty for Basal Joint Arthritis Using Arthroscopy and Autologous Fat Grafting With Platelet-rich Plasma.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Outcome Comparison between Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty and Trapeziectomy in Patients with Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Systematic review.Orthopedic reviews · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundAdvanced thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthritis is widely treated with trapeziectomy. To obviate the need for autologous tissue, maintain thumb length, and reduce the risk of scaphoid impingement, the senior author developed an interposition arthroplasty technique using meniscal allograft. We hypothesize that the use of meniscus improves outcomes and subsequent functionality compared with trapeziectomy alone.
methodsTwenty-three patients with Eaton stage III-IV CMC osteoarthritis underwent arthroplasty with meniscal allograft, and 7 patients underwent trapeziectomy alone. Preoperative Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH), pain, grip and pinch strength, and range of motion scores were compared with postoperative scores at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year.
resultsThe study group consisted of 17 women and 6 men, and the control group consisted of 5 women and 2 men. The mean age was similar at 61.4 (48-72) years and 65.7 (56-78) years for the study and control groups, respectively. The DASH scores dropped by 61.8% in the study group compared with 38.8% in the control group (<0.01), whereas pain decreased 86.0% and 69.8%, respectively (
conclusionsJoint resurfacing with meniscal allograft represents a viable joint salvage option in severe cases of CMC arthritis. Early results suggest that, compared with trapeziectomy alone, the approach results in greater reduction in subjective pain and disability scores, similar improvement in strength measures and range of motion, and less subsidence.
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