Abstract:Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid (STT) arthritis is frequently associated with other arthridites of the wrist. As an isolated clinical entity, it has unique features that should be considered when evaluating patients. This review describes the important anatomical considerations for the development of STT arthritis as well as the important factors when evaluating a patient suffering from this disease process. The surgical and nonsurgical options for the treatment of STT arthritis as well as their results are highlighte… Show more
“…This typically progresses from the scaphotrapezoidal to the scaphotrapezial joints in an ulnar to radial direction. 5 …”
Section: The Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Jointmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…5 Symptomatic patients present with reduced grip-strength and radial-sided wrist pain that can sometimes radiate up the forearm. The pain is described as a dull ache that can often be localized to the thenar eminence on deep palpation but unlike the CMC joint, not with movement of the thumb.…”
“…This typically progresses from the scaphotrapezoidal to the scaphotrapezial joints in an ulnar to radial direction. 5 …”
Section: The Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Jointmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…5 Symptomatic patients present with reduced grip-strength and radial-sided wrist pain that can sometimes radiate up the forearm. The pain is described as a dull ache that can often be localized to the thenar eminence on deep palpation but unlike the CMC joint, not with movement of the thumb.…”
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