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Partial Trapeziotrapezoid Resection and Thumb Range of Movement After Trapeziometacarpal Joint Fusion-A Biomechanical Study.
Abstract
Trapeziometacarpal (TMC) joint arthrodesis is an effective treatment for stage III osteoarthritis. Although this procedure alleviates thumb pain and restores grip power and pinch strength, persistent limitation of thumb movement is inevitable. This biomechanical study aimed to investigate the altered kinematics of thumb circumduction motion after TMC joint arthrodesis and subsequent excision of the trapeziotrapezoid (TT) and trapezio-second metacarpal (T-2MC) joint spaces.