We are trying to selectively shift from a conventional trapeziectomy (excision of the trapezium, one of 8 wrist joint bones) to joint replacement surgery in patients with early, stage II disease. The aim is to align our practice with new, now well established, worldwide trends and published evidence. Arthroplasty is expensive and not risk-free procedure,…
Joint replacement surgery for thumb arthritis – practice modifications
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