Arthritis of the thumb basal joint: old and new treatments for a common condition. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Arthritis of the basal joint of the thumb is a condition that is becoming even more common as longevity increases and more people have active lifestyles in later life. The role of new hyaluronase-based injectable agents is evolving. A number of surgical procedures are effective in treating early-stage arthritis; the commonly performed trapezium resection and ligament reconstruction procedures have been modified by using limited-incision approaches, arthroscopic assistance, and bioengineered materials, as well as metacarpal repositioning osteotomy.

publication date

  • January 1, 2009

Research

keywords

  • Finger Injuries
  • Hyaluronoglucosaminidase
  • Joint Diseases
  • Ligaments
  • Orthopedic Procedures
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Thumb

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 67649220798

PubMed ID

  • 19385566

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 58