CMC arthroplasty can involve a tendon transfer, a total joint replacement, ... Surgery to replace your thumb joint could involve a tendon transfer or an artificial replacement.

Thumb arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and restricts motion in the hand. For most people, over-the-counter medications or a soft brace can bring relief, but for others, ...

ABSTRACT Imbriglia’s carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty consists of one-quarter to one-third distal trapezectomy, imbrication of the CMC capsule to the flexor carpi radialis, and transfer of the ...

Potential benefits of 'video-only' hand therapy after CMC surgery. Thumb CMC arthroplasty is a common surgical procedure for patients with painful osteoarthritis of the thumb.

Video-administered hand therapy provides an "efficient and effective" alternative to in-person therapy after CMC arthroplasty, according to the new research by Peter J. Apel, MD, Ph.D., and ...

Potential benefits of 'video-only' hand therapy after CMC surgery. Thumb CMC arthroplasty is a common surgical procedure for patients with painful osteoarthritis of the thumb.

BOSTON — Patients who underwent carpometacarpal arthroplasty with concomitant treatment of metacarpophalangeal hyperextension showed less improvement in QuickDASH scores postoperatively, data ...

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