Long-term results of thumb carpometacarpal joint arthrodesis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Long-term results of thumb carpometacarpal joint arthrodesis

  • By

  • Pascal Vogler

  • Stefan Benedikt

  • Simone Bode

  • Alexander Keiler

  • Kerstin Stock

  • Rohit Arora

  • June 13, 2026

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    Osteoarthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint is a common degenerative condition, particularly affecting women.

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    Thumb carpometacarpal arthrodesis is suitable for patients needing high strength, such as manual laborers and athletes.

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    Arthrodesis provides significant pain relief and permanent joint stabilization, with similar satisfaction to other treatments.

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    Complications of arthrodesis include non-unions and adjacent joint arthritis, with non-union rates reported between 8% and 21%.

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    The study presents a long-term analysis of thumb carpometacarpal arthrodesis with a median follow-up of 9 years.

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Long-term results of thumb carpometacarpal joint arthrodesis

  • by Pascal Vogler, Stefan Benedikt, Simone Bode, Alexander Keiler, Kerstin Stock, Rohit Arora

  • June 13, 2026

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