osteoarthritis CMC joint
Conditions
Interventions
Arthroscopic technique
The procedure is performed under regional or general anaesthesia.
Tourniquet control is applied, with the elbow flexed 90 degrees and the thumb
in longitudinal traction. Tra
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: osteoarthritis of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Osteoarthritis grade 4 (osteoarthrits of the STT joint) Hyperlaxity Systemic of degenerative osteoarthritis Severe subluxation of the CMC joint of the thumb
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Arthroscopic intervention gives earlier postoperative functional recovery 2. Less chance of damaging the superficial branch of the radial nerve 3. Less postoperative pain 4. Tendon interposition is not beneficial in regard of pain reduction | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed