Abstract:The carpometacarpal boss (CMCB) is painful bony prominence in the dorsum of the hand that can lead to functional and aesthetic impairment. Nonoperative methods are the management of choice, achieving good outcomes. However, operative management could be an alternative in the absence of improvement. Nevertheless, open procedures are more likely to be done, but there are complications, and it is more aggressive to the soft tissue. The use of arthroscopic techniques has increased in the last decade, being a safe … Show more
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