BACKGROUND Primary thumb carpometacarpal(CMC)osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions encountered by hand surgeons.Of the vast number of operations that have been proposed,none have demonstrated results sig...BACKGROUND Primary thumb carpometacarpal(CMC)osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions encountered by hand surgeons.Of the vast number of operations that have been proposed,none have demonstrated results significantly superior to trapeziectomy alone.AIM The purpose of our study was to determine why surgeons opt for their technique in treating CMC arthritis.METHODS A cross-sectional survey of active members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand was conducted to evaluate the reasons behind their preferred technique in the treatment of isolated thumb CMC arthritis.Surgeons were contacted by email once and provided with a link to a de-identified survey consisting of 5 treatment questions and 5 demographic questions.RESULTS Of 950 responses were received.40.5%of surgeons preferred trapeziectomy+ligament reconstruction tendon interposition(LRTI),followed by trapeziectomy+suspensionplasty(28.2%),suture button suspension(5.9%),trapeziectomy alone(4.6%),prosthetic arthroplasty(3.2%),arthrodesis(1.1%),and other(6.6%).Proponents of trapeziectomy+LRTI cited familiarity(73.2%),exposure during fellowship(48.8%)and less proximal migration(60%)to be the main reasons affecting their decision.Surgeons who preferred trapeziectomy+suspensionplasty most reported simplicity(74.9%),fewer complications(45.3%),less proximal migration(43.8%),and avoidance of autogenous tissue harvest(42.7%).Advocates of suture button suspension cited avoidance of autogenous tissue harvest(80.4%),shorter immobilization(76.8%),and quicker recovery(73.2%)with their technique.Advocates of trapeziectomy alone cited simplicity(97.7%),fewer complications(86.4%),and avoidance of autogenous tissue harvest(59.1%).In their comments,45%of surgeons choosing trapeziectomy alone cited evidence as an additional rationale.Advocates of prosthetic arthroplasty cited improved pinch strength(83.3%)and improved range of motion(63.3%),while those preferring arthrodesis cited better pinch strength(90%)and frequently in their comments,durability.Of the surgeons who preferred a technique other than LRTI,41.8%reported they had tried LRTI in the past,citing complexity of the procedure,flexor carpi radialis harvest,and longer operative time as reasons for moving on.CONCLUSION Our study provides an update on current treatment trends and offers new insight into the reasons behind surgeons'decision making in the management of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis.Despite strong Level 1 evidence supporting the use of trapeziectomy alone,our findings demonstrate that most surgeons continue to supplement trapeziectomy with other techniques such as LRTI or suspensionplasty.Several factors including familiarity,personal experience(Level 4 evidence),and comfort may be more influential than Level 1 evidence in determining the techniques in a surgeon's armamentarium.Further prospective studies are needed to determine the optimal technique for surgical management of Eaton stages II-IV CMC arthritis and how these studies will affect surgeons’choice.展开更多
Introduction: Thumb carpometacarpal joint arthritis can cause significant pain and limitation in activity. Patients who are unable to obtain symptomatic relief from anti-inflammatories, splinting, and cortisone inject...Introduction: Thumb carpometacarpal joint arthritis can cause significant pain and limitation in activity. Patients who are unable to obtain symptomatic relief from anti-inflammatories, splinting, and cortisone injections may be indicated for surgical treatment. The earliest form of surgical intervention was trapeziectomy alone;since, numerous adjunctive procedures have evolved. In this study, we conduct a literature review comparing outcomes of simple trapeziectomy to other interventions for thumb carpometacarpal arthritis. Methods: A literature search using the PubMed/Medline database was conducted. Inclusion criteria were the following: 1) the study was a primary study written in English, 2) treatment options were surgical and compared trapeziectomy with other forms of surgical treatment for thumb carpometacarpal arthritis, 3) the study was a randomized controlled trial, 4) the study included outcomes such as pain, physical function, range of motion, and/or strength. Included studies were then compiled into a table for further review. Results: 11 studies met inclusion criteria. All studies were randomized controlled trials and demonstrated level II evidence. Surgical procedures in these studies included ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI), flexor carpi radialis suspension, carpometacarpal joint denervation, and carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty. No significant differences were found between trapeziectomy alone versus adjunctive surgical procedures when comparing patient-reported outcomes, patient satisfaction, range of motion, grip strength, and key/tip pinch strength with follow-up ranging from 1 year to 18 years post-operative. Discussion/Conclusions: In our review of the evidence, we find no significant differences in patient-reported outcomes, patient satisfaction, range of motion, grip strength, and key/tip pinch strength both in the short- and long-term post-operative periods. This raises the question of whether adjunctive procedures are necessary for the treatment of thumb carpometacarpal arthritis, as they may lead to increased operative time, costs, and complications compared to trapeziectomy alone.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Primary thumb carpometacarpal(CMC)osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions encountered by hand surgeons.Of the vast number of operations that have been proposed,none have demonstrated results significantly superior to trapeziectomy alone.AIM The purpose of our study was to determine why surgeons opt for their technique in treating CMC arthritis.METHODS A cross-sectional survey of active members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand was conducted to evaluate the reasons behind their preferred technique in the treatment of isolated thumb CMC arthritis.Surgeons were contacted by email once and provided with a link to a de-identified survey consisting of 5 treatment questions and 5 demographic questions.RESULTS Of 950 responses were received.40.5%of surgeons preferred trapeziectomy+ligament reconstruction tendon interposition(LRTI),followed by trapeziectomy+suspensionplasty(28.2%),suture button suspension(5.9%),trapeziectomy alone(4.6%),prosthetic arthroplasty(3.2%),arthrodesis(1.1%),and other(6.6%).Proponents of trapeziectomy+LRTI cited familiarity(73.2%),exposure during fellowship(48.8%)and less proximal migration(60%)to be the main reasons affecting their decision.Surgeons who preferred trapeziectomy+suspensionplasty most reported simplicity(74.9%),fewer complications(45.3%),less proximal migration(43.8%),and avoidance of autogenous tissue harvest(42.7%).Advocates of suture button suspension cited avoidance of autogenous tissue harvest(80.4%),shorter immobilization(76.8%),and quicker recovery(73.2%)with their technique.Advocates of trapeziectomy alone cited simplicity(97.7%),fewer complications(86.4%),and avoidance of autogenous tissue harvest(59.1%).In their comments,45%of surgeons choosing trapeziectomy alone cited evidence as an additional rationale.Advocates of prosthetic arthroplasty cited improved pinch strength(83.3%)and improved range of motion(63.3%),while those preferring arthrodesis cited better pinch strength(90%)and frequently in their comments,durability.Of the surgeons who preferred a technique other than LRTI,41.8%reported they had tried LRTI in the past,citing complexity of the procedure,flexor carpi radialis harvest,and longer operative time as reasons for moving on.CONCLUSION Our study provides an update on current treatment trends and offers new insight into the reasons behind surgeons'decision making in the management of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis.Despite strong Level 1 evidence supporting the use of trapeziectomy alone,our findings demonstrate that most surgeons continue to supplement trapeziectomy with other techniques such as LRTI or suspensionplasty.Several factors including familiarity,personal experience(Level 4 evidence),and comfort may be more influential than Level 1 evidence in determining the techniques in a surgeon's armamentarium.Further prospective studies are needed to determine the optimal technique for surgical management of Eaton stages II-IV CMC arthritis and how these studies will affect surgeons’choice.
文摘Introduction: Thumb carpometacarpal joint arthritis can cause significant pain and limitation in activity. Patients who are unable to obtain symptomatic relief from anti-inflammatories, splinting, and cortisone injections may be indicated for surgical treatment. The earliest form of surgical intervention was trapeziectomy alone;since, numerous adjunctive procedures have evolved. In this study, we conduct a literature review comparing outcomes of simple trapeziectomy to other interventions for thumb carpometacarpal arthritis. Methods: A literature search using the PubMed/Medline database was conducted. Inclusion criteria were the following: 1) the study was a primary study written in English, 2) treatment options were surgical and compared trapeziectomy with other forms of surgical treatment for thumb carpometacarpal arthritis, 3) the study was a randomized controlled trial, 4) the study included outcomes such as pain, physical function, range of motion, and/or strength. Included studies were then compiled into a table for further review. Results: 11 studies met inclusion criteria. All studies were randomized controlled trials and demonstrated level II evidence. Surgical procedures in these studies included ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI), flexor carpi radialis suspension, carpometacarpal joint denervation, and carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty. No significant differences were found between trapeziectomy alone versus adjunctive surgical procedures when comparing patient-reported outcomes, patient satisfaction, range of motion, grip strength, and key/tip pinch strength with follow-up ranging from 1 year to 18 years post-operative. Discussion/Conclusions: In our review of the evidence, we find no significant differences in patient-reported outcomes, patient satisfaction, range of motion, grip strength, and key/tip pinch strength both in the short- and long-term post-operative periods. This raises the question of whether adjunctive procedures are necessary for the treatment of thumb carpometacarpal arthritis, as they may lead to increased operative time, costs, and complications compared to trapeziectomy alone.
