拇指腕掌关节周围韧带的解剖学分析

目的　解剖拇指腕掌关节周围各条韧带及观察其组织形态学特征,探讨其在拇指腕掌关节稳定性中的作用。 方法　采用大体解剖学方法对10例新鲜冰冻手标本进行解剖,识别拇指腕掌关节周围韧带的连接部位与方向性,对韧带的宽度、长度、厚度进行形态学对比分析。并组织学观察拇指腕掌关节背侧和掌侧韧带细胞数。 结果　确定拇指腕掌关节周围存在7条主要韧带：即由3条背侧韧带（桡背侧韧带、背侧中央韧带、后斜韧带）组成的复合体,厚度分别为(1.24±0.12)、(1.91±0.15)、(1.61±0.12) mm。2条掌侧韧带（前斜韧带、尺侧副韧带）,厚度分别为(0.78±0.11) mm、 (1.03±0.11) mm。2条尺侧韧带（大多角骨-第1掌骨背侧韧带,第1、2掌骨间韧带）,厚度分别为(0.78±0.19) mm、(0.89±0.19) mm。背侧韧带明显厚于掌侧韧带（P<0.01）,桡背侧韧带、背侧中央韧带、后斜韧带的细胞数多于前斜韧带,后斜韧带的细胞数也多于尺侧副韧带,均有统计学差异（P<0.05）。 结论　3条背侧韧带组成粗厚坚韧的复合体,在拇指腕掌关节的稳定中,前斜韧带起着更大的作用。     

Total joint arthroplasty in the treatment of advanced stages of thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis

PURPOSE: Osteoarthritis of the thumb basal joint is a very common and disabling condition that frequently affects middle-aged women. Many different surgical techniques have been proposed for extensive degenerative arthritis of the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. Joint replacement has been an effective treatment of this condition. The purpose of this article is to present the outcome of a total cemented trapeziometacarpal implant in the treatment of more advanced stages of this disease. METHODS: Total joint arthroplasty of the trapeziometacarpal joint was performed on 26 thumbs in 25 patients to treat advanced osteoarthritis (Eaton and Littler stages III and IV) between 1998 and 2003. Indications for surgery after failure of conservative treatment were severe pain, loss of pinch strength, and diminished thumb motion that limited activities of daily living. A trapeziometacarpal joint prosthesis was the implant used in this series. The average follow-up time was 59 months. RESULTS: At the final follow-up evaluation, thumb abduction averaged 60 degrees and thumb opposition to the base of the small finger was present. The average pinch strength was 5.5 kg (85% of nonaffected side). One patient had posttraumatic loosening, which was revised with satisfactory results. Radiographic studies at the final follow-up evaluations did not show signs of atraumatic implant loosening. One patient complained of minimal pain, and the remaining 24 patients were pain free. CONCLUSIONS: In our series, total joint arthroplasty of the thumb CMC joint has proven to be efficacious with improved motion, strength, and pain relief. We currently recommend this technique for the treatment of stage III and early stage IV osteoarthritis of the CMC joint in older patients with low activity demands. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic IV.     

Isolated dislocation of the four ulnar carpometacarpal joints

Dislocation of the multiple carpometacarpal joints without associated fractures of the metacarpal and/or carpal bones is an exceedingly rare injury. An earlier belief that carpometacarpal dislocations are high-energy injuries is questioned due to an unusual case of isolated dislocation of the four ulnar metacarpals that occurred after a relatively minor hand trauma. Early recognition and anatomical reduction are essential to achieving good long-term outcomes. Massive edema, interposed volar ligaments and overlapping metacarpal bases are the usual obstacles to a successful closed reduction.     

拇指腕掌关节囊和韧带的形态特点及其临床意义

目的：为拇指腕掌关节损伤修复与功能重建提供形态学基础。方法：福尔马林固定的成人尸体上肢标本20例（40侧），解剖观察关节囊及其韧带的起止和附着部位，新鲜成人尸体手标本3例（6侧）制成生物塑化连续断面薄片，观察韧带纤维形态、方向。结果：关节囊背侧厚而紧张，掌侧薄而松驰，周围有后斜韧带、前斜韧带、背桡侧韧带、掌侧韧带和掌骨间韧带，背桡侧韧带粗壮。结论：修复和重建关节周围韧带对拇指腕掌关节的稳定有重要作用。     

Ulnar digits contribution to grip strength in patients with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis is less than in normal controls

BackgroundGrip testing is commonly used as an objective measure of strength in the hand and upper extremity and is frequently used clinically as a proxy measure of function. Increasing knowledge of hand biomechanics, muscle strength, and prehension patterns can provide us with a better understanding of the functional capabilities of the hand. The objectives of this study were to determine the contribution of ulnar digits to overall grip strength in individuals with thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA).MethodsThirty-seven subjects participated in the study. This group consisted of 19 patients with CMC OA (aged 60–88 years) and 18 healthy subjects (60–88 years). Three hand configurations were used by the subjects during grip testing: use of the entire hand (index, middle, ring, and little fingers) (IMRL); use of the index, middle, and ring fingers (IMR); and use of only the index and middle fingers (IM).ResultsGrip strength findings for the two groups found that compared to their healthy counterparts, CMC OA patients had, on average, a strength deficiency of 45.6, 35.5, and 28.8 % in IMRL, IMR, and IM, respectively. The small finger contribution to grip is 14.3 % and the ring and small finger contribute 34 % in subjects with CMC OA.DiscussionGrip strength decreases as the number of digits contributing decreased in both groups. The ulnar digits contribution to grip strength is greater than one third of total grip strength in subjects with CMC OA. Individuals with CMC OA demonstrate significantly decreased grip strength when compared to their healthy counterparts.     

Pressure distribution in carpometacarpal joint,due to step-off in operatively treated Bennett's fractures

Introduction

The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effects of residual articular incongruity after Bennett's fracture on load distribution of the joint surface. Our aim was to investigate whether a residual joint step and the altered load distribution led to negative clinical outcomes or symptomatic degenerative osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint.

Patients and methods

Twenty-four patients were available for long-term follow-up examination and were contacted by phone, and they returned for follow-up examination. Computed tomography (CT) scans of both carpometacarpal (CMC) joints were performed. CT scans were taken in the sagittal plane of the forearms with a slice thickness of 0.625 mm for three-dimensional reconstruction. The CMC joints were analysed due to a residual step in the joint. Only patients with a residual step-off were included in this study. To determine the areas of maximum density in the joint, CT-osteoabsorptiometry was performed.

Results

Ten patients had the maximum loading area radial and two patients central. The second major position of mineralization was detected central in four patients, volar–ulnar in two patients, radial in one patient, dorso-radial in one patient, volar in one patient and volar–radial in two patients.

Conclusion

Finally, no higher loading in the area of the beak fragment could be found.The Wagner technique, even if it results in a persistent 1–2-mm intra-articular step-off of the beak fragment, is still the favourable method for the treatment of Bennett's luxation fractures.     

Long-term follow-up of first metacarpal extension osteotomy for early CMC arthritis

Background

The purpose of this study was to evaluate long-term outcomes of first metacarpal extension osteotomy for early trapeziometacarpal arthritis.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed 13 patients who underwent first metacarpal extension osteotomy at our institution between 1996 and 2005 and obtained subjective and objective outcome data.

Results

Mean follow-up was 9.9 years (range 6 to 14 years). Ten of the 13 patients (77 %) were either satisfied or very satisfied with their results. Mean pain level was 2.00 on a scale of 1 (nonexistent) to 7 (unbearable). Mean QuickDASH score was 24.17, with a median score of 9.09. Mean pinch strength was 13.1 lbs compared to 12.8 lbs in the nonoperative extremity. Mean radial abduction of the thumb was 45.5° which was equal to the nonoperative extremity. Of the eight patients who agreed to repeat radiographs, five had no progression of degenerative changes compared to pre-op radiographs.

Conclusions

Based on subjective and objective follow-up data, first metacarpal extension osteotomy can provide good long-term results in terms of patient satisfaction, pain relief, and upper extremity function. It is a reasonable alternative to ligament reconstruction in patients with early-stage trapeziometacarpal arthritis.     

Shorter vs Longer Immobilization After Surgery for Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Propensity Score-Matched Study

ObjectiveTo investigate if shorter immobilization is noninferior to longer immobilization after Weilby procedure for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritisDesignProspective cohort study with propensity score matching.SettingData collection took place in 16 outpatient clinics for hand surgery and hand therapy.ParticipantsA total of 131 participants with shorter immobilization and 131 participants with longer immobilization (N=262).InterventionShorter immobilization (3-5 days plaster cast followed by a thumb spica orthosis including wrist until 4 weeks postoperatively) was compared with longer immobilization (10-14 days plaster cast followed by a thumb spica orthosis including wrist until 6 weeks postoperatively) after Weilby procedure for first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis. Propensity score matching was used to control for confounders.Main Outcome MeasuresOutcomes were pain measured with a visual analog scale and hand function measured with the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire at 3 and 12 months. Secondary outcomes were complications, range of motion, grip and pinch strength, satisfaction with treatment, and return to work.ResultsNo significant differences were found in visual analog scale pain (effect size, 0.03; 95% confidence interval [CI], −0.21 to 0.27) or the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (effect size, 0.01; 95% CI, −0.23 to 0.25) between the groups at 3 months or at 12 months. Furthermore, no differences were found in complication rate or in other secondary outcomes.ConclusionsIn conclusion, shorter immobilization of 3-5 days of a plaster cast after Weilby procedure is equal to longer immobilization for outcomes on pain, hand function, and our secondary outcomes. These results indicate that shorter immobilization is safe and can be recommended, since discomfort of longer immobilization may be prevented and patients may be able to recover sooner, which may lead to reduced loss of productivity. Future studies need to investigate effectiveness of early active and more progressive hand therapy following first carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty.