Faculty: Sanjeev Kakar, MD, Jeffrey Yao, MD, Steven Moran, MD, Richard Berger, MD, PhD, A. Lee Osterman, MD
Thumb Basilar Joint Arthritis: From the Primary Case to the Management of Failed Joint Arthroplasty
Learning Objectives:
- Have an understanding of the pathology of basilar thumb joint arthritis and the development of z deformity of the thumb.
- Delineate the various treatment options for primary basilar joint arthritis and their indications and contraindications.
- Have an algorithm for the management of failed primary surgery and have revision options within their armamentarium.
Duration:15:38 minutes
The purpose of this Instructional Course Lecture is to present the audience with an overview as to the pathophysiology of basilar thumb joint arthritis and review the treatment options/available evidence including arthroscopic debridement, trapeziectomy with suspension arthroplasty and joint replacement. Areas of controversy such as whether and how to address MCP joint hyperextension and also the management of failed primary basilar thumb joint reconstructions will be covered and an algorithm presented. The faculty will present various cases for panel and audience discussion.