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      The Artelon CMC spacer compared with tendon interposition arthroplasty : A randomized, controlled, multicenter study of 109 patients with osteoarthritis followed for 1 year

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          Background and purpose The Artelon CMC spacer is designed for surgical treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) in the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb (CMC-I). Good results using this degradable device were previously presented in a pilot study. We now present results from a larger randomized, controlled, multicenter study.

          Patients and methods 109 patients (94 females) with a mean age of 60 (42–83) years, suffering from painful CMC OA, were included in the study at 7 centers in Sweden. The patients were randomized to Artelon CMC spacer (test, n = 72) or tendon arthroplasty (control, n = 37) at a ratio of 2:1. Perceived pain was recorded on a visual analog scale (VAS) before treatment and after 3, 6, and 12 months, when measuring maximal tripod pinch strength (primary outcome measure). In addition, range of motion, radiographic findings, and functional testing were recorded pre- and postoperatively.

          Results Swelling and pain were more common in the test group and 6 implants were removed because of such symptoms. 5 of these patients did not receive antibiotics preoperatively according to the study protocol. In a per-protocol analysis, i.e. patients without signs of concomitant OA in the scaphoid-trapezium-trapezoid (STT) joint and those in the test group who received antibiotics, the mean difference in tripod pinch strength increase, adjusted for baseline, was 1.4 kg in favor of the test group (not statistically significant). Statistically significant pain relief was achieved in both groups, with perceived pain gradually decreasing during the follow-up period. In the intention-to-treat analysis but not in the per-protocol analysis, significantly better pain relief (VAS) was obtained in the control group. Patient-perceived disability evaluated by the DASH questionnaire improved in both groups.

          Interpretation The Artelon CMC spacer did not show superior results compared to tendon interposition arthroplasty. Proper use of preoperative antibiotics and a thorough patient selection appear to be important for the results.

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          The disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) outcome questionnaire: reliability and validity of the Swedish version evaluated in 176 patients.

          The disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire is a self-administered region-specific outcome instrument developed to measure upper-extremity disability and symptoms. The DASH consists mainly of a 30-item disability/symptom scale. We performed cross-cultural adaptation of the DASH to Swedish, using a process that included double forward and backward translations, expert and lay review, as well as field-testing to achieve linguistic and conceptual equivalence. The Swedish version's reliability and validity were then evaluated in 176 patients with upper-extremity conditions. The patients completed the DASH and SF-12 generic health questionnaire before elective surgery or physical therapy. Internal consistency of the DASH was high (Cronbach alpha 0.96). Test-retest reliability, evaluated in a subgroup of 67 patients who completed the DASH on two occasions, with a median interval of 7 days, was excellent (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.92). Construct validity was shown by a positive correlation of DASH scores with the SF-12 scores (worse upper-extremity disability correlating with worse general health), stronger correlation with the SF-12 physical than with the mental health component, correlation of worse DASH scores with worse self-rated global health, and ability to discriminate among conditions known to differ in severity. The Swedish version of the DASH is a reliable and valid instrument that can provide a standardized measure of patient-centered outcomes in upper-extremity musculoskeletal conditions.
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            Surgical management of basal joint arthritis of the thumb. Part II. Ligament reconstruction with tendon interposition arthroplasty.

            Palmar oblique ligament reconstruction combined with tendon interposition (LRTI) arthroplasty with part of the flexor carpi radialis tendon was developed for advanced osteoarthritis of the thumb basal joint. Twenty-five procedures are reviewed with an average follow-up of 2 years, ranging from 1 to 4 1/2 years. LRTI arthroplasty more consistently improved pinch strength, increased grip strength endurance, and restored thumb web space than did silicone implant arthroplasty. Proximal metacarpal migration averaged only 11% of the initial arthroplasty space versus nearly 50% loss of height with silicone implants. Subluxation averaged only 7% of the width of the thumb metacarpal base relative to the scaphoid versus subluxation of 35% of the base of the implant with silicone arthroplasty. Excellent results were achieved in 23 thumbs or 92% of cases. No deterioration of function or stability has been noted over time, and no revisional procedures have been necessary. On the basis of these encouraging early results, LRTI arthroplasty has become our preferred surgical treatment for advanced basal joint osteoarthritis of the thumb.
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              Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis. Staging as a rationale for treatment.

              Painful arthrosis of the basal joints of the thumb covers a spectrum of arthritic disease. The painful hypermobile thumb with articular cartilage preserved requires an entirely different type of treatment than does the similarly painful basal joint, which has stiffness and degeneration of more than one facet of the trapezium. By careful radiographic evaluation of the trapezial articulations, particularly in the lateral projection, a reasonable set of radiographic guidelines for staging of the degenerative process can be provided. One must be prepared to adjust this preoperative staging should direct inspection of the articular surfaces at surgery indicate more damage than perceived on the radiograph. Once the ultimate staging of the disease has been established, the means of treatment is considerably simplified and the multiple procedures that have been proposed for "basal joint arthritis" can be applied more accurately.
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                Journal
                Acta Orthop
                ORT
                Acta Orthopaedica
                Informa Healthcare
                1745-3674
                1745-3682
                April 2010
                06 April 2010
                : 81
                : 2
                : 237-244
                Affiliations
                1simpleDepartment of Hand Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg
                2simpleDepartment of Hand Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala
                3simpleDepartment of Hand Surgery, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro
                4simpleDepartment of Hand and Plastic Surgery, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping
                5simpleGothenburg Medical Center, Göteborg
                6simpleDepartment of Radiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg
                7simpleDepartment of Orthopedics, Lund University Hospital, Lund Sweden
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                SORT_A_464092_O
                10.3109/17453671003635835
                2895345
                20180717
                05f34ef6-7cae-457a-aa6b-e8e576be82c9
                Copyright: © Nordic Orthopedic Federation

                This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the source is credited.

                History
                : 28 November 2008
                : 07 July 2009
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