Comparative study between trapezium resection and tendon interposition with and without ligamentplasty in the management of carpometacarpal arthrosis of the thumb

摘要

Treating arthrosis in the base of the thumb has been a highly controverted subject. Many surgeries have been described, such as the isolated trapezium resection; resection with interposition with and without ligament plasty; arthrodesis, and arthroplasties. The purpose of this paper is to compare the two techniques which are currently the most used in this treatment.