Influence of Metacarpophalangeal Joint Position on Basal Joint-Loading in the Thumb

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Mark J.R. Moulton · Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Michael A. Parentis

Matthew Kelly

Christopher Jacobs

Sanjiv H. Naidu

Vincent D. Pellegrini

Abstract

Metacarpophalangeal joint flexion effectively unloaded the most palmar surfaces of the trapeziometacarpal joint regardless of the presence or severity of arthritic disease in this joint.

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Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Dupuytren's Contracture and Treatments Surgical Sutures and Adhesives

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Published in: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Volume 83, Issue 5, pp. 709-716

DOI: 10.2106/00004623-200105000-00009

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Influence of Metacarpophalangeal Joint Position on Basal Joint-Loading in the Thumb

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