Trapezial arthroplasty with silicone rubber implantation for advanced osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint of the thumb

Accepted for publication Nov. 5, 2002.

Correspondence to: Dr. Joy C. MacDermid, Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Centre, 268 Grosvenor St., London ON N6A 4L6; fax 519 646-6049; jmacderm@.uwo.ca

Introduction: Arthritis in the trapeziometacarpal joint of the thumb can cause swelling and loss of motion. Treatment options include arthrodesis, replacement arthroplasty and interposition arthroplasty. Our objective in this clinical study was to determine outcomes after trapezial arthroplasty with a silicone rubber implant and the relationship between self-reported and measured outcomes. Methods: At the Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Hospital, London, …