Arthrodesis of the Carpometacarpal Thumb Joint for Osteoarthritis; Long-Term Results Using Patient-Reported Outcome Measurements

Conclusion Patients who underwent arthrodesis for thumb CMC osteoarthritis showed high satisfaction at long-term follow-up, despite moderate results as measured using the DASH and PRWHE. The PRWHE total and PRWHE pain scores correlated significantly with satisfaction with surgery and satisfaction with the result, respectively, whereas no correlation was observed with the PRWHE function score or DASH and satisfaction. This therapeutic study reflects level of evidence IV. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Wrist Surgery - August 7, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: van Laarhoven, Cecile M.C.A. Schrier, Verena J.M.M. van Heijl, Mark Schuurman, Arnold H. Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research