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 Information on Thumb Arthritis Surgery

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This information is from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand


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This video demonstrates a Trapeziectomy and Suture Suspensionplasty Procedure,  This is a modification of the LRTI procedure (see above) that uses a suture to stabilize the thumb instead of a tendon.  This has the advantage of avoiding sacrificing a normal tendon.  This procedure is often utilized by Dr. Karlstad for first carpometacarpal joint arthritis.


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VIDEO - LRTI Procedure

​This is an educational video on basal Joint (First CMC joint) arthritis.  The procedure discussed is the LRTI procedure, although there are some differences in postoperative rehabilitation.  A modification of this procedure is often utilized by Dr. Karlstad.
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ARTICLE - Fusion procedure

This article discusses fusion of the thumb basal joint.  This is often performed by Dr. Karlstad for high-demand patients who prefer durability and pinch strength over maintenance of motion,
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A service provided by Dr. Ryan Karlstad, MD.  A physician at Twin Cities Orthopedics, PA of Minnesota.
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