We describe a surgical technique for the treatment of thumb carpometacarpal joint
osteoarthritis that we call suture anchor arthroplasty. This technique is similar to ligament reconstruction tendon interposition arthroplasty
except that the entire flexor carpi radialis tendon is secured to the thumb metacarpal
base by using suture anchors instead of a bone tunnel. The use of suture anchors eliminates
the need for a transosseous bone tunnel, simplifying the procedure.
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