Background: The trapeziometacarpal joint is the second most common site of osteoarthritis in the hand and the most frequent one to require surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate this technique.

Method: Total 9 patients of osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint were treated in our institution. Physical therapy was started after stitch removal.

Result: VAS pain score significantly decreased after surgery. DASH score was also improved.

Conclusion: This technique is an important weapon for the management of arthritis of trapeziometacarpal joint.

Keywords: trapeziometacarpal joint, osteoarthritis, arthodesis, bone graft, locking plate.

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Dr Rajeev Kumar Rajak, M.S. (Ortho.), M.Ch. (Plastic)

Assist. Professor, Dept. of Orthopedics, Government Medical College, Bettiah