Fourth and Fifth Metacarpal Base Arthrodesis for Posttraumatic Arthritis of Fifth Carpometacarpal Joint.
10.12790/jkssh.2013.18.4.184
- Author:
Chul Hyung KANG
1
;
Eun Sok SON
;
Chul Hyun CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. oscho5362@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Carpometacarpal joint;
Fracture;
Arthritis;
Arthrodesis
- MeSH:
Arthritis*;
Arthrodesis*;
Arthroplasty;
Carpometacarpal Joints*;
Fractures, Comminuted;
Hand;
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
- From:Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand
2013;18(4):184-188
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Posttraumatic arthritis of the fifth carpometacarpal joint occurs as a sequelae of intraarticular comminuted fracture or missed and untreated fracture. If it is inappropriately managed, persistent pain and functional disability of the hand can occur. Arthrodesis, resection arthroplasty, or interposition arthroplasty has been reported as the treatment for the arthritis. However, outcome studies for operative treatment of the fifth carpometacarpal arthritis have been rarely reported. We report a case of the fifth carpometacarpal arthritis occurred after missed fracture, which was successfully treated with fourth, fifth metacarpal base arthrodesis.
