Arthroscopy of the scaphotrapeziotrapezoid (STT) joint has been described for the purpose of diagnosing, staging, and treating STT pathology. This study evaluates the short-term outcome of arthroscopic resection arthroplasty of the STT joint for STT arthrosis.Thirty-nine patients with STT arthrosis underwent arthroscopic STT resection arthroplasty over a 3-year period. Preoperative data collected included 10 point self reported Pain Scale, DASH, range of motion, grip strength, key and chuck pinch, length of symptoms and treatment. Post operative data included the above plus patient satisfaction graded on a 1 to 5 scale. Data were collected at postoperative weeks 4, 12, 26 and 52.
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