Didem Erdem
Turkey
Research Article
Efficacy of Thumb Arthroplasty in Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis: A Long
Term Follow-up
Author(s): Banu Dilek, Gokhan Meric, Didem Erdem, Gorkem Uz, Elif Akalin and Kadir ABanu Dilek, Gokhan Meric, Didem Erdem, Gorkem Uz, Elif Akalin and Kadir A
Introduction: The purpose of the present study is to evaluate long term functional results and satisfaction following arthroplasty of thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMC) osteoarthritis and compare with controls, who had CMC osteoarthritis ( Eaton stages II-III). Materials and Methods: Ten patients with arthroplasty of thumb CMC joint osteoarthritis (arthroplasty group) and ten patients with the same side thumb CMC joint osteoartrhritis without arthroplasty (control group) were enrolled in the study. All patients were evaluated according to Eaton radiologic classification. Outcome measures were included visual analog scale (VAS 0-10 cm) scores for pain, Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scores for function, abduction of thumb, thumb total active range of motion (TAROM), grip and pinch strength. We also evaluated patients’ satisfaction scores with numeric scale (0-10) in.. View More»
