The effect of remaining trapezial space on outcomes after trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction tendon interposition for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis

Autor: Mehmet Emre Baki, A. Cıtlak, A.E. Okutan, M. Yıldız
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation. 40:309-313
ISSN: 2468-1229
Popis: Ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI) procedures for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis aim to prevent proximal metacarpal migration to improve thumb function. We sought to evaluate the effect of the remaining trapezial space on outcomes after trapeziectomy with LRTI. Forty-seven patients were included in this study. Patients were evaluated clinically and radiologically. They were divided into two groups according to the remaining trapezial space at last follow-up. Postoperative to preoperative trapezial space ratio was >50% in group 1 and
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