Outcomes of thumb metacarpophalangeal arthrodesis using intramedullary locking screws
This study investigated the complications and fusion angles of patients treated for thumb metacarpophalangeal dysfunction with intramedullary locking screws using a fixed-angle device. There were 36 procedures. All joints fused appropriately with a mean fusion angle of 25°, with two complications.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.
Authors
- Clare E Wise (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2610-7650)
- Amy L. Ladd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0948-1034)
- Deborah Kenney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0795-1901)
Institutions
- Stanford University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251340239
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00