Which is the best surgical treatment of carpometacarpal osteoarthritis of the thumb?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN05154295

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

1998-04-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Osteoarthritis of the thumb Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis

Interventions

1. Trapeziectomy 2. Trapeziectomy and flexor carpi radialis suspension

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 60 patients with types III and IV osteoarthritis of the carpometacarpal joint

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Patient satisfaction and range of movement	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026