Sennwald G, Segmüller G
Klinik für orthopädische Chirurgie, Kantonsspital, St-Gallen, Suisse.
Ann Chir Main. 1983;2(1):38-45. doi: 10.1016/s0753-9053(83)80078-7.
Arthrodesis of the thumb MP I remains a good procedure with numerous and various indications. It is especially valuable in heavy workers. The osteosynthesis, according to the tension-band principle, is stable and enables normal function of the hand after wound healing. The return to heavy work, however, requires at least 4 weeks and a pain free thumb.
