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World J Orthop. Aug 18, 2019; 10(8): 304-309
Published online Aug 18, 2019. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v10.i8.304
Published online Aug 18, 2019. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v10.i8.304
Subtraction hemiarthroplasty in basal joint arthritis: A case report
Henrik Constantin Bäcker, Christina E Freibott, Melvin Paul Rosenwasser, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, United States
Author contributions: All authors (Bäcker HC, Freibott CE, Rosenwasser MP) equally contributed to this paper in terms of designing the research project, performing the research, analyzing the data, and writing the case report.
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Corresponding author: Henrik Constantin Bäcker, MD, Surgeon, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center - Presbyterian Hospital, 622 West, 168th Street, 11th floor, Apartment 64, New York, NY 10032, United States. henrik.baecker@sports-med.org
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Received: February 13, 2019
Peer-review started: February 15, 2019
First decision: June 12, 2019
Revised: June 24, 2019
Accepted: July 8, 2019
Article in press: July 8, 2019
Published online: August 18, 2019
Processing time: 184 Days and 14.1 Hours
Peer-review started: February 15, 2019
First decision: June 12, 2019
Revised: June 24, 2019
Accepted: July 8, 2019
Article in press: July 8, 2019
Published online: August 18, 2019
Processing time: 184 Days and 14.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Even after failure of two index procedures, the subtraction hemiarthroplasty technique with ligament tightening imbrication and reconstruction of the radial ligament can lead to excellent results in both motion and pain. This can be a good alternative to a more aggressive treatment approach, such as arthroplasty, arthrodesis, or hemitrapeziectormy, and should be considered in select patients.