Fixation method does not influence functional outcomes after thumb metacarpophalangeal arthrodesis

Alyssa R Henriquez, Chanel R Varney, John Mwangi, D Spencer Nichols, Marc J Richard, Warren C Hammert

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume): Journal of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand & Official Journal of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand

Published online on June 06, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Thumb metacarpophalangeal arthrodesis may be done by a variety of techniques. This study examines range of motion, complications and patient-reported outcomes after arthrodesis using different fixations.Methods:Patients treated at a single ...