Commentary on: Cebrian-Gomez R, Lizaur-Utrilla A, Sebastia-Forcada E, Lopez-Prats FA. Outcomes of cementless joint prosthesis versus tendon interposition for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis: a prospective study

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-160
Author(s):  
Michel E. H. Boeckstyns
2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roman Cebrian-Gomez ◽  
Alejandro Lizaur-Utrilla ◽  
Emilio Sebastia-Forcada ◽  
Fernando A. Lopez-Prats

We compared 84 patients with the Ivory trapeziometacarpal prosthesis versus 62 with ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition arthroplasty performed for osteoarthritis. There were 134 women and 12 men with a mean age of 60 years. Prospective clinical assessment was made using the Quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, visual analogue scale for pain, range of motion, and grip and pinch strength. The mean follow-up was 4 years (range 2–5). Prosthetic replacement provided significantly better thumb abduction, adduction, pinch strength, QuickDASH, pain relief, satisfaction and a faster return to daily activities and previous work. Revision surgery was required for two patients in the prosthesis group, two for dislocation and one cup loosening, while in the ligament reconstruction group there were no revisions. We conclude that trapeziometacarpal prosthesis provides better mid-term results in terms of function compared with ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition for patients with Stages 2 and 3 osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint. Level of evidence: II


2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 503-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. S. VADSTRUP ◽  
L. SCHOU ◽  
M. E. H. BOECKSTYNS

One hundred and six consecutive cases of osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint, treated by tendon interposition arthroplasty as described by Weilby, were followed prospectively, with assessment of pain, mobility, pinch and grip strength at 6, 12, 26 and 52 weeks. Patient satisfaction was reviewed at 26 and 52 weeks. Preoperative visual analogue scores for pain averaged 65 and decreased postoperatively to an average of 12 at 52 weeks. The main decrease in pain occurred during the first 3 months after operation. Mobility was improved or unaltered in 82%. Average grip and pinch strength reached preoperative values (41 kPa and 20 kPa respectively) between 12 and 26 weeks after surgery and were significantly greater (58 kPa and 34 kPa) at 52 weeks. Recovery after suspension arthroplasty takes 3–6 months, which may be a disadvantage to be considered when advising patients who are considering operative treatment.


2001 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Aktekin ◽  
Taha Karaman ◽  
Yesim Yigiter Senol ◽  
Sukru Erdem ◽  
Hakan Erengin ◽  
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