Trapeziometacarpal arthrodesis (TMA) has been complicated by nonunion, hardware failure,
and pin track infection when performed with Kirschner wires. Based on renewed interest
in TMA within our practice, we hypothesized that TMA with a locking plate construct
(TMA) would afford reliable bony union while producing greater hand function than
LRTI at early follow up.
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Clinical Paper Session 05: The Thumb: Trauma, Arthritis, and Injury
Friday, September 19, 2014 • 11:46–11:53 AM
Category: Treatment, Surgical Technique, Prognosis/Outcomes
Keyword: Hand and Wrist, Diseases and Disorders
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