Efficiency of Surgical Technique in Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Arthritis in the Veteran Population

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different surgical techniques for treating thumb carpometacarpal arthritis in veterans.
• Comparative analysis of surgical techniques: suspension arthroplasty, LRTI, and Arthrex Fiberlock
• Assessment of operative time and patient outcomes
• Evaluation of complication risks associated with each technique
• Arthrex Fiberlock suspensionplasty demonstrated reduced operative time compared to other methods
• All techniques showed similar outcomes for other measured criteria
• Lower operative times may lead to fewer complications in the veteran population