Pilot Study: Changes in Metacarpophalangeal Joint Loading After First Metacarpal Osteotomy for Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis
Background: First metacarpal osteotomy is a joint-preserving option for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis, but its effect on the adjacent metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint remains unclear. We evaluated postoperative changes in MCP kinematics and subchondral stress distribution. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 21...