How long does it take to recover from a Trapeziectomy?

This is usually 6-12 weeks after surgery. You can return to work when you feel that you have enough strength and control to carry out your job. It may be up to six months before you can undertake heavy tasks and it may take up to 12 months for the soreness to subside.

What does Trapeziometacarpal mean?

Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis, also known as osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb or as rhizarthrosis, is a reparitive joint disease affecting the first carpometacarpal joint (CMC1). This joint is formed by the trapezium bone of the wrist and the first metacarpal bone of the thumb.

How long does it take to recover from thumb joint surgery?

Patients often need three months to fully recover. MU Health Care performs a new version of the surgery that does not require using a tendon or artificial spacer.

What can go wrong with a Trapeziectomy?

Possible complications of a trapeziectomy Possible problems include swelling, bruising, bleeding, blood collecting under the wound (haematoma), infection and splitting open of the wound (dehiscence).

Do you need a cast after thumb surgery?

After surgery, you will be in a bulky dressing (bandage) with a plaster splint that covers your thumb, wrist and forearm. The splint is similar to a cast. The splint can not be removed and must be kept dry.

Where is the Trapeziometacarpal joint?

The trapeziometacarpal joint is the articulation between the trapezium and the base of the first metacarpal bone. Along with the common carpometacarpal joint, it is one of the two joints of the hand whose function is to connect the distal surface of the carpus with the proximal surface of the metacarpus.

Is thumb surgery painful?

Thumb surgical reconstruction can be painful. You will receive a prescription for narcotic pain medicine. For the first 2-3 days, take the pain medication around the clock to stay on top of the pain control. After 3 days, take the medicine only if you need it.

What is the cost of a Trapeziectomy?

Simple complete trapeziectomy was the least expensive procedure, performed only among 5% of patients, with total and out-of-pocket spending of $1,268 (CI: $1,089 – $1,476, p < 0.001) and $236 (CI: $180 – $258, p < 0.001), respectively.

How is surgery used to treat trapeziometacarpal arthritis?

Surgical treatment of trapeziometacarpal joint arthritis: a historical perspective Many procedures have been described to treat TMC joint arthritis, from simple trapezial resection to complex soft tissue arthroplasty to prosthetic arthroplasty.

When did they remove the trapezium from the thumb?

In the 1940s, for the painful, arthritic TMC joint, the most direct approach was resection of the trapezium. Sixty years ago, Gervis [ 13] published his clinical results after excising the trapezium in 15 patients with painful thumb CMC joint arthritis.

How is surgery used to treat TMC arthritis?

The evolution of surgery for TMC joint arthritis both parallels and diverges from that in other joints. For example, for most degenerated joints (even many in the hand), treatment evolved from resection arthroplasty to implant arthroplasty.

When did Murley publish his experience with trapeziectomies?

In 1960, Murley [ 26] published his experience with 39 trapeziectomies performed between 1946 and 1956. His operative procedure differed little from that described by Gervis but did include plaster immobilization for 3 weeks.