A trapeziectomy is a surgical procedure in which the trapezium, one of the bones of the wrist, is removed to treat symptoms of thumb arthritis. Most people experience an improvement in their arthritis ...

BOSTON — Hyperextension deformities of the metacarpophalangeal joint measuring less than or equal to 30° do not necessarily impact the outcome of trapeziectomy for thumb base osteoarthritis, according ...

Women who underwent trapeziectomy experienced fewer moderate and severe complications than those who underwent arthrodesis, according to study results. Researchers randomly assigned 43 women aged 40 ...