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. 2023 Aug 16;5(6):751-756.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2023.07.006. eCollection 2023 Nov.

Trapeziectomy with Ligament Reconstruction/ Suspensionplasty Compared to Suture Tape Suspensionplasty for the Surgical Treatment of Advanced Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

Nishant Dwivedi  1 , Ryan P Calfee  1 , Lindley B Wall  1 , Martin I Boyer  1 , David Brogan  1 , Christopher J Dy  1 , Charles A Goldfarb  1
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Trapeziectomy with Ligament Reconstruction/ Suspensionplasty Compared to Suture Tape Suspensionplasty for the Surgical Treatment of Advanced Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

Nishant Dwivedi et al. J Hand Surg Glob Online. .

Abstract

Purpose: Trapeziectomy with tendon reconstruction/suspensionplasty (TRS) is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the United States for treatment of thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA). Trapeziectomy with suture tape suspensionplasty (STS) has been used recently at the study institution as an alternative surgical treatment option with perceived benefits of earlier return to function and reduced operative time. The purpose of this study was to compare patient outcomes following TRS versus STS for treatment of thumb CMC OA.

Methods: All patients who underwent primary, isolated TRS or STS for treatment of thumb CMC OA between 1/1/2014 and 9/1/2020 were analyzed. We assessed demographics and preoperative and postoperative patient-rated outcome scores including Patient-reported outcomes measurement information system scores as well as pain outcomes, satisfaction, and appearance at a mean of 2.6 years after surgery (minimum 6 months). Time to return to work and activities was compared between groups. Bivariate statistics compared outcomes between groups.

Results: Ninety-four patients were included in the final study cohort, of which 53 underwent TRS and 41 underwent STS. There were no differences in preoperative, postoperative, or final patient-rated outcome scores between groups. Patients reported high global and appearance satisfaction scores at final follow-up in both groups. Mean tourniquet time was 15 minutes (26%) shorter and return to work was on average 3 weeks faster for the STS group.

Conclusions: There were no differences in postoperative patient-rated outcome scores between the STS and TRS groups. The STS group had a shorter surgical time and faster return-to-work after surgery.

Type of study/level of evidence: Therapeutic III.

Keywords: CMC arthritis; Internal brace; LRTI; Suture tape suspensionplasty; Trapeziectomy.

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Study cohort selection flowchart.
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Preoperative and postoperative PROMIS scores: TRS versus STS.
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