Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: Arthrodesis Compared with Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition

Abstract

Although traditionally arthrodesis and ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition have been indicated in two different patient populations, we compared them in a homogeneous group and found that the two procedures had similar results with regard to pain, function, and satisfaction despite minimal differences in strength and motion. Although complications were more frequent following arthrodesis, most did not affect the overall outcome.