ReviewEFORT open reviews2021
Thumb CMCJ prosthetic total joint replacement: a systematic review.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 43 citations in OpenAlex.
- 3D-Printed Guide for Thumb Carpometacarpal Prosthesis in Low Bone Stock.Journal of wrist surgery · 2026Article
- Ball-and-Socket Replacement for Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Comparison Between the Single and Dual Mobility Design.Journal of wrist surgery · 2026Article
- Surgery for Trapeziometacarpal Joint Arthritis: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Studies.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2025Article
- Role of Post-Operative Rehabilitation in TM Joint Arthritis: Functional Outcomes of Interposition Trapeziectomy vs. Prosthesis.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- TOUCH® duo-mobile prosthesis in TMC osteoarthritis: two-year results and practical insights regarding key surgical steps and complication management.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Article
- Longitudinal management trends of basilar thumb arthritis: A national epidemiologic analysis.Journal of hand and microsurgery · 2025Article
- Surgical Management of Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review, Network Meta-analysis, and Longitudinal Analysis of Surgical Complications.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2025Article
- Trapeziometacarpal total joint arthroplasty, with or without supervised hand rehabilitation: A quasi-experimental trial.Hand therapy · 2025Article
- Local anaesthesia vs. brachial plexus block in trapeziometacarpal joint arthroplasty.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Article
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- How a Gauze Sponge Roll Enhances Surgical Exposure in Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty: A Technical Note.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Effective shape of ball-and-socket prosthesis in restoring range of thumb motion for total thumb carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty: three-dimensional motion analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- [Current Trends in the Implantation of the Touch Prosthesis at the Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint: Results of the 1st German-Speaking User Meeting].Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse : Organ der V... · 2024Article
- Mid- and long-term clinical results of the Elektra and Moovis prosthesis for trapeziometacarpal joint replacement.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- A review of wear debris in thumb base joint implants.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Review
- Surgical treatment of carpometacarpal thumb arthritis with trapeziectomy and intra-tendon (FCR) suspension with one-loop APL: comparative cohort study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Liparthroplasty for Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis: A Case Series with Median 5 Years of Follow-Up.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- A qualitative study exploring clinicians' views on clinical trials in thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis.Bone & joint open · 2022Article
- Optimal Center of Rotation for Ball-And-Socket Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty Identified Using Three-Dimensional Kinematic Analysis: A Pilot Study.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2022Article
- 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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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) arthritis is a common and painful condition. Thumb CMCJ prosthetic replacement aims to restore thumb biomechanics and improve pain and function. Early reviews demonstrated a lack of high-quality studies, but more recently a significant number of higher-quality studies have been published. This review provides a concise and systematic overview of the evidence to date.A systematic review of several databases was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. Studies evaluating the outcomes of thumb CMCJ prosthetic total joint replacement were included. Data extracted included patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), pain scores, range of motion, strength, survival rates and complications.A total of 56 studies met all inclusion criteria and were analysed. There was one randomized controlled trial, three prospective comparative cohort studies, five retrospective comparative cohort studies, and 47 descriptive cohort studies. The reported studies included 2731 patients with 3048 thumb total CMCJ prosthetic joint replacements. Follow up ranged from 12 months to 13.1 years.In general, good results were demonstrated, with improvements in PROMs, pain scores and strength. Failure rates ranged from 2.6% to 19.9% depending upon implant studied. Comparative studies demonstrated promising results for replacement when compared to resection arthroplasty, with modest improvements in PROMs but at a cost of increased rates of complications.Studies reporting outcomes in thumb CMCJ prosthetic total joint replacement are increasing in both number and quality. Failure, in terms of loosening and dislocation, remains a concern, although in the medium-term follow up for modern implants this issue appears to be lower when compared to their predecessors.Functional outcomes also look promising compared to resection arthroplasty, but further high-quality studies utilizing a standardized resection arthroplasty technique and modern implants, together with standardized core outcome sets, will be of value. Cite this article:
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