ArticleHand (New York, N.Y.)2023
Suture Suspension Arthroplasty for Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis Reconstruction: 12- to 14-Year Follow-up.
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- Trends in Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty: A Decade in Review.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2026Article
- CMC Arthroplasty for Treatment of the Painful and Arthritic Thumb: A Review of Surgical Treatment Options with Preferred Technique.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2026Review
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- Cost-Utility Analysis of Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition Versus Suture Suspension Arthroplasty for Thumb Osteoarthritis.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Suture suspension arthroplasty for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis under wide-awake anesthesia.Journal of hand and microsurgery · 2025Article
- Atraumatic Painful Pseudotendon of Flexor Carpi Radialis: A Literature Review and Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2024Article
- Suture Suspensionplasty Compared With Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition for Surgical Treatment of Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2024Article
- Suture suspension sling arthroplasty in thumb carpometacarpal joint arthritis: A case series.International journal of surgery case reports · 2023Article
- Suture Suspension Arthroplasty for Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis Reconstruction: 12- to 14-Year Follow-up.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2023Article
- Suspension arthroplasty in the treatment of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis.Orthopedic reviews · 2020Article
- Trapeziectomy with Interpositional Arthroplasty using Acellular Dermal Matrix: Description of Technique and Early Outcomes.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2018Article
- Trapeziectomy and Ligament Reconstruction Using a Reinforced Half-Slip of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Tendon for Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis.JB & JS open accessArticle
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Abstract
backgroundMany surgical procedures have been described for the treatment of thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis, with significant variation. To date, none has proven to be superior. The purpose of this study was to report long-term follow-up results of suture suspension arthroplasty (SSA).
methodsThe SSA technique uses a single incision, trapeziectomy, and an intra-articular suture suspension sling anchored into the insertions of the flexor carpi radialis (FCR) and abductor pollicis longus (APL), which serves to stabilize the base of the thumb metacarpal, correct subluxation deformity, and maintain arthroplasty space. Ninety of 153 SSA reconstructions (59% recall) were evaluated at long-term follow-up (mean, 12.6 years). Data were analyzed for functional outcomes, including preoperative and postoperative grip and pinch strength, radiographs, complications, and postoperative Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) scores.
resultsThe mean age at date of surgery was 61.7 ± 7.6 years (82% women). Significant improvement was noted in grip strength (preoperative mean, 25.0 kg; postoperative mean, 28.0 kg;
conclusionsThe SSA technique for thumb CMC arthritis reconstruction yields good to excellent long-term clinical outcomes. Potential advantages of the SSA include short operative time, a single incision, minimal cost, and no need for tendon harvesting, pin fixation, or implantable hardware.
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