Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4059493 | Hand Clinics | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Osteoarthritis of the basal joint of the thumb is a common and frequently debilitating condition, most often affecting middle-aged women. Nonoperative treatment with activity modification, splinting, oral anti-inflammatory medication, and intraarticular steroid injection frequently leads to acceptable control of symptoms. If nonoperative treatment fails, many surgical techniques have been described for management of symptomatic advanced degenerative joint changes. This article reviews the literature related to various arthroplasty options for advanced disease. Treatment decisions must clearly be tempered by the surgeon's experience, the patient's goals and expectations, and the extent of degenerative disease.
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Authors
Brandon E. Earp,