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ArticleJournal of hand surgery global online2024

Comparative Analysis of Prosthetic (Touch) and Arthroplastic Surgeries for Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis: Functional Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction With a 2-Year Follow-Up.

Eleonora Piccirilli, Priscilla di Sette, Michele Rampoldi, Matteo Primavera, Chiara Salvati, Umberto Tarantino

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Eleonora PiccirilliDepartment of Orthopedic and Traumatology, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
Priscilla di SetteDepartment of Orthopedic and Traumatology, CTO Andrea Alesini, Rome, Italy.
Michele RampoldiDepartment of Orthopedic and Traumatology, CTO Andrea Alesini, Rome, Italy.
Matteo PrimaveraDepartment of Orthopedic and Traumatology, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
Chiara SalvatiDepartment of Orthopedic and Traumatology, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
Umberto TarantinoDepartment of Orthopedic and Traumatology, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.

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Abstract

Purpose: Trapeziometacarpal (TMC) joint prosthesis poses its own challenges for the treatment of TMC arthrosis, especially when compared with the present gold standard, arthroplasty. The aim of this study was to highlight possible outcome differences and patients' satisfaction regarding the treatment of TMC arthrosis. Methods: We evaluated 100 patients with TMC arthrosis treated in two centers and divided into two groups: group A received TMC prosthesis (Touch), whereas group B was treated with arthroplasty, with a 2-year follow-up period. Results: In a comparative analysis, findings revealed group A's superiority in the shortened disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand questionnaire scores at 1 and 6 months, with significant differences: 34.6% vs 67.1% and 2% vs 9.1%, respectively ( Conclusions: Trapeziometacarpal prosthesis shows promise for TMC arthrosis, enhancing function, thumb length, and patient recovery, warranting further research and x-ray guidance. Type of study/level of evidence: Therapeutic III.

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ArthroplastyComparative analysisTMC arthrosisTMC joint prosthesis

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PMID39166190
PMCPMC11331161

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