Early osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint is not associated with joint instability during typical isometric loading

• Published in: Journal of orthopaedic research Vol. 33; no. 11; pp. 1639 - 1645
• Main Authors: Halilaj, Eni, Moore, Douglas C., Patel, Tarpit K., Ladd, Amy L., Weiss, Arnold-Peter C., Crisco, Joseph J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.11.2015
• Subjects: Aged; Aging - physiology; Case-Control Studies; computed tomography; Female; Hand Joints - physiology; Humans; in vivo kinematics; Joint Instability; Longitudinal Studies; Male; Middle Aged; Osteoarthritis - physiopathology; Sex Characteristics; Thumb - physiology; thumb carpometacarpal joint; Weight-Bearing; Young Adult; computed tomography; joint instability; in vivo kinematics; thumb carpometacarpal joint

ABSTRACT The saddle‐shaped trapeziometacarpal (TMC) joint contributes importantly to the function of the human thumb. A balance between mobility and stability is essential in this joint, which experiences high loads and is prone to osteoarthritis (OA). Since instability is considered a risk factor f...