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Simple Excision of the Trapezium for Osteoarthritis of the Carpometacarpal Joint of the Thumb

S. DHAR
I. C. M. GRAY
W. A. JONES
F. H. BEDDOW

From the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Liverpool University Hospital and Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool, UK

Correspondence: Mr S. Dhar, University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, P O Box 147, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK.

We have reviewed the results in 34 patients (39 operations) following simple excision of the trapezium for osteoarthritis of the basal joint of the thumb. The average age at operation was 57 years and the average follow-up was 6 years. All the patients were graded clinically and radiologically and were asked their opinion of the procedure.

There was dramatic relief of pain following this procedure. Stability of the thumb was not compromised. When compared to the unoperated side, thumb length, thumb abduction and first web span were similar. There was a reduction in pinch strength (operated 8.1 k.p.a., non-operated 9.6 k.p.a.) and grip strength (operated 15.5 k.p.a., non-operated 19.5 k.p.a.) and an increase in MP extension (operated 5.4°, non-operated 2.9°) following this procedure but the differences were not statistically significant. 11 patients (32%) had scar hyperaesthesia on testing but this was a clinical problem in two patients only (5%).

Simple excision of the trapezium is a satisfactory procedure for the majority of patients with this disorder, but has a long post-operative rehabilitation period.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 19, No. 4, 485-488 (1994)
DOI: 10.1016/0266-7681(94)90214-3
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