
Fracture dislocations of the carpometacarpal joints of the fingers
Multiple CMCJ fracture-dislocations may lead to loss of the transverse and longitudinal carpal arches, decreases in grip strength, a loss of balance between intrinsic and extrinsic …
Basilar Thumb Arthritis - Hand - Orthobullets
2025年1月13日 · Basilar Thumb Arthritis, also referred to as trapeziometacarpal (TMC) arthritis, is a common degenerative condition caused by attenuation of the volar beak and dorsoradial …
Treatment of Severe Ulnar Instability of the MCP Joint Improves ...
Based on our data, it has been confirmed that for patients with thumb CMCj osteoarthritis, who show ulnar collateral instability in the MCPj (>30°) in addition to or without hyperextension …
MCP Joint Arthritis - Hand - Orthobullets
2024年10月2日 · Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Joint arthritis typically presents with pain, swelling, and limited motion. Inflammatory etiology is much more common than osteoarthritis. in …
Functionally, the most important joint of the thumb is the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, located at the very base of the digit. This paper focuses on instability and the subse-quent loss of …
The range of movement of the thumb - PMC - PubMed Central …
The thumb consists of three joints: the carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ), metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) and the interphalangeal joint (IPJ). The movements at each joint are flexion and …
Use of thumb muscles during function to stabilise the CMCJ to reduce / prevent subluxating shear forces. Functional kinematic approach superior to traditional strengthening
Osteoarthritis of the carpometacarpal thumb joint - South Tees ...
2023年3月2日 · The thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is where the metacarpal bone of the thumb attaches to the trapezium (carpal) bone of the wrist (see diagram right). It is sometimes …
Chronic Instability of the Fingers and Thumb
2017年5月22日 · Stressing the MCPJ under fluoroscopy shows the displacement in the left thumb, diagnostic of ulnar collateral ligament insufficiency (b). Compare with the right side, …
Best results are surgery within 2 weeks. Splint 6 weeks. Repair. Or missed...... Eaton & Littler. JBJS 1973, 55A, 1655.