ABSTRACT
First carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions hand surgeons have to deal with. In this article, a more radical technique for joint denervation is presented as a treatment for painful degenerative or posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Moreover, a preliminary report of 18 cases treated with this technique is presented to support its benefits.
Subject(s)
Carpometacarpal Joints/surgery , Denervation/methods , Osteoarthritis/surgery , Thumb/surgery , Carpometacarpal Joints/innervation , Contraindications , Denervation/adverse effects , Humans , Thumb/innervation , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
Distal interphalangeal joint osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions hand surgeons have to deal with. When daily manual activities are impaired by symptoms, surgical treatment is indicated. Usually, this is carried out by means of arthrodesis, being joint replacement another option. In this study, a technique for distal interphalangeal joint denervation is presented as a treatment for painful degenerative or posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Potential complications and contraindications are also discussed.
