Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8801789 | Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Surgery for thumb carpometacarpal arthritis is indicated after nonoperative interventions fail to provide relief. Trapeziectomy with temporary K-wire distraction is a simple technique that provides equivalent outcomes to ligament reconstruction techniques.
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Authors
Nicole J. MD, Willam C. MD,