Long-Term Outcomes in Female Patients With Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty and Metacarpophalangeal Fusion Compared With the Unoperated Side or Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty
This study hypothesizes that MP fusion (MPF) performed at the time of CMC arthroplasty (CMCA) for patients who have moderate-to-severe thenar atrophy, MP hyperextension>30 °, or MP arthritis will have greater long-term pinch strength and improvements in the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) score from preoperative values when compared with the unoperated side or those who had CMCA only.
Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Carissa C. Dock, Rebecca Stone McGaver, Clare K. McCarthy Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research