Current trends in operative treatment of carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: a survey of European hand surgeons

ConclusionsThis European-wide study provides insight in the prevailing surgical management for isolated CMC-1 OA. Trapeziectomy with LRTI is the most popular procedure among the participating hand surgeons in Europe. Geographical trends seem to play an important role in the choice of preferred technique. Factors influencing the decision-making among surgeons practicing in different countries should be explored more closely in future studies.Level of evidenceLevel IV, prognostic study.
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research