Assessment of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis Using a Single Longitudinal K-Wire

PURPOSE: To evaluate retrospectively the functional and radiographic outcome of patients who had a thumb metacarpophalangeal joint arthrodesis with a single longitudinal K-wire. METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of 27 patients who had a thumb metacarpophalangeal joint arthrodesis with a single longitudinal K-wire. Outcomes were assessed using self-reported measures (Patient-Rated Wrist/Hand Evaluation; AUSCAN Osteoarthritis Hand …