Rhizarthrosis is a form of osteoarthritis that affects the trapeziometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb, which is more common in women over 50. Genetic and hormonal factors as well as the frequency of certain physical movements may contribute to its appearance. Surgical treatment is recommended if medical treatment fails, and trapezectomy is currently considered the standard method, although 3rd generation trapeziometacarpal prostheses are also available. The aim of this study is to compare the clinical and radiographic results after surgical treatment of rhizarthrosis: prosthesis versus trapezectomy.
This is a two-center, randomized, prospective, comparative study. The functional, clinical and radiographic evaluation in the early, medium and long term will make it possible to determine the possible superiority of arthroplasty if it exists. The close evaluation of the patients during the first 3 months will make it possible to update the superiority of the arthroplasty on the functional recovery in the short term if it exists.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
The trapezium-metacarpal arthroplasty consists of the installation of a bipolar prosthesis composed of a metacarpal implant and a trapezial implant articulated through a metacarpal "head".
Clinique BIZET
Paris, France
RECRUITINGpatient assessment of the wrist
Quick-Dash score (11 minimum value and 55 is maximum )
Time frame: 4 weeks
patient assessment of the wrist pain
Visual Analogical Assessment score (0 no pain 10 severe pain)
Time frame: 4 weeks
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