Trapeziectomy for base of thumb arthritis is well established, but base of thumb arthroplasty offers potential advantages. The review covers the development of arthroplasty for the thumb from interposition arthroplasty to total joint replacement. It discusses contemporary prosthesis designs and results, including trapezial component geometry, bearing surfaces, and dual mobility.
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Penn Presbyterian Med Ctr, Dept Orthoped Surg, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
Univ Penn, Sch Med, Dept Orthoped Surg, Hand Surg Sect, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USAPenn Presbyterian Med Ctr, Dept Orthoped Surg, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA