Comparison of Arthrodesis and Ligament Reconstruction/Tendon Interposition for Osteoarthritis of the Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint

Brian J. Hartigan, MD, Peter J. Stern, MD and Thomas R. Kiefhaber, MD

Material Covered:

 

  • Indications and Contraindications
  • Benefits vs. Risks
  • Neural and vascular anatomic review
  • Volar vs. Dorsal Approach
  • "Pearls" on Avoiding Complications
  • Postoperative Protocols
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See the Corresponding JBJS Article:
Brian J. Hartigan, Peter J. Stern, and Thomas R. Kiefhaber.
Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: Arthrodesis Compared with Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition.
J Bone Joint Surg Am 2001 83: 1470-1478 [Article]
Specifications
  • Total Run Time: 40:47 minutes
  • Catalog Number: 3016
  • VJO Publication Date: December, 2001