Effect of Tendon Strip (FCR vs APL) on Outcome of CMC Thumb Joint Arthroplasty With Pyrocarbon Disk Interposition.
Cecile Maria Cornelia Agnes van LaarhovenMarcus Chen Yee TongMark van HeijlArnold Herman SchuurmanBrigitte Egeberta Petronella Adriana van der HeijdenPublished in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2022)
Pyrocarbon disk interposition arthroplasty for CMC thumb joint osteoarthritis can be secured with an APL or FCR tendon strip. At long-term follow-up, use of an APL tendon strip results in significantly higher key pinch and better opposition. Tip pinch, grip strength, and palmar abduction were better after use of the FCR tendon strip. The choice of the tendon strip can be based on outcomes considered most important for the individual patient.