Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition for Thumb Basal Arthritis

John C. Elfar; Richard I. Burton

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2012.08.018

Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition for Thumb Basal Arthritis

John C. Elfar, Richard I. Burton

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Abstract

Arthritis at the base of the thumb is common and debilitating. Arthroplasty has evolved over 3 decades to become a highly refined surgical procedure, with excellent results. This article summarizes the history, method, and expected results of basal joint arthroplasty, and the authors describe their method of ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition for thumb basal arthritis.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	15-25
Number of pages	11
Journal	Hand Clinics
Volume	29
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2012.08.018
State	Published - Feb 2013

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Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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