Ligament reconstruction for the painful thumb carpometacarpal joint: A long-term assessment

J Hand Surg Am · 1984 · Classic · cited 449 times

Richard G. Eaton, Lewis Lane, J. William Littler, J.J. Keyser

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONLong-term assessment confirming ligament reconstruction for painful thumb CMC joint provides durable relief, a key reference for surgical decision-making in basal joint arthritis.

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