Arthroscopic Trapeziectomy With 4-mm Arthroscope and Without Traction Tower

Osteoarthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint causes pain and hand function impairment. Pain reduction and preservation or improvement in the thumb motion are the main treatment aims. Surgery is indicated in cases recalcitrant to conservative treatment. Trapeziectomy is the most popular surgical...

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Main Authors: Zareen Sui Yin Chiba, M.B.B.S. (HK), Tun Hing Lui, M.B.B.S. (HK), F.R.C.S. (Edin), F.H.K.A.M., F.H.K.C.O.S., Amanda Mun Yee Slocum, M.B.B.S. (HK), F.R.C.S.Ed. (Orth), F.H.K.A.M., F.H.K.C.O.S.
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Published: Elsevier 2025-02-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724003426
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author Zareen Sui Yin Chiba, M.B.B.S. (HK)
Tun Hing Lui, M.B.B.S. (HK), F.R.C.S. (Edin), F.H.K.A.M., F.H.K.C.O.S.
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Amanda Mun Yee Slocum, M.B.B.S. (HK), F.R.C.S.Ed. (Orth), F.H.K.A.M., F.H.K.C.O.S.
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description Osteoarthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint causes pain and hand function impairment. Pain reduction and preservation or improvement in the thumb motion are the main treatment aims. Surgery is indicated in cases recalcitrant to conservative treatment. Trapeziectomy is the most popular surgical treatment choice. Arthroscopic trapeziectomy is gaining popularity because of its advantage of minimally invasive surgery. Classically, the arthroscopic procedure is performed under continuous traction with a traction tower. Recently, the technique of arthroscopic trapeziectomy without a traction tower has been reported. The purpose of this Technical Note is to describe the details of refining this technique by performing arthroscopic trapeziectomy with a 4-mm arthroscope and without a traction tower. This has the advantage of more effective bone resection.
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spelling doaj-art-c70dc9c2b6d84f3e9b786e58c8c31b1d2025-08-20T03:12:35ZengElsevierArthroscopy Techniques2212-62872025-02-0114210320910.1016/j.eats.2024.103209Arthroscopic Trapeziectomy With 4-mm Arthroscope and Without Traction TowerZareen Sui Yin Chiba, M.B.B.S. (HK)0Tun Hing Lui, M.B.B.S. (HK), F.R.C.S. (Edin), F.H.K.A.M., F.H.K.C.O.S.1Amanda Mun Yee Slocum, M.B.B.S. (HK), F.R.C.S.Ed. (Orth), F.H.K.A.M., F.H.K.C.O.S.2Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China; Address correspondence to Tun Hing Lui, M.B.B.S. (HK), F.R.C.S. (Edin), F.H.K.A.M., F.H.K.C.O.S., Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, 9 Po Kin Road, Sheung Shui, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China.Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaOsteoarthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint causes pain and hand function impairment. Pain reduction and preservation or improvement in the thumb motion are the main treatment aims. Surgery is indicated in cases recalcitrant to conservative treatment. Trapeziectomy is the most popular surgical treatment choice. Arthroscopic trapeziectomy is gaining popularity because of its advantage of minimally invasive surgery. Classically, the arthroscopic procedure is performed under continuous traction with a traction tower. Recently, the technique of arthroscopic trapeziectomy without a traction tower has been reported. The purpose of this Technical Note is to describe the details of refining this technique by performing arthroscopic trapeziectomy with a 4-mm arthroscope and without a traction tower. This has the advantage of more effective bone resection.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724003426
spellingShingle Zareen Sui Yin Chiba, M.B.B.S. (HK)
Tun Hing Lui, M.B.B.S. (HK), F.R.C.S. (Edin), F.H.K.A.M., F.H.K.C.O.S.
Amanda Mun Yee Slocum, M.B.B.S. (HK), F.R.C.S.Ed. (Orth), F.H.K.A.M., F.H.K.C.O.S.
Arthroscopic Trapeziectomy With 4-mm Arthroscope and Without Traction Tower
Arthroscopy Techniques
title Arthroscopic Trapeziectomy With 4-mm Arthroscope and Without Traction Tower
title_full Arthroscopic Trapeziectomy With 4-mm Arthroscope and Without Traction Tower
title_fullStr Arthroscopic Trapeziectomy With 4-mm Arthroscope and Without Traction Tower
title_full_unstemmed Arthroscopic Trapeziectomy With 4-mm Arthroscope and Without Traction Tower
title_short Arthroscopic Trapeziectomy With 4-mm Arthroscope and Without Traction Tower
title_sort arthroscopic trapeziectomy with 4 mm arthroscope and without traction tower
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