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The Mini TightRope technique provides a unique method for stabilization of the thumb metacarpal following trapezial resection or removal for the treatment of CMC arthritis. The Mini TightRope technique can also be used as an adjunct and stabilizer in CMC instability and in the case of revision with proximal migration after tendon reconstruction ...
The Mini TightRope ® CMC Technique provides a unique means to suspend the thumb metacarpal after partial or complete trapezial resection for treatment of CMC arthritis, thumb CMC instability and in revision cases.
The Mini TightRope fixation system provides a unique means to suspend the thumb metacarpal and can be used after trapezial resection or removal for treatment of CMC arthritis or thumb CMC instability, and in case of revision with proximal migration after failed tendon reconstruction.
The CMC Mini TightRope procedure allows the surgeon to stabilize the thumb with a strong suture and small buttons following removal of the trapezium bone. The removal of the trapezium helps to relieve the pain due to “bone-on-bone” grinding. A suture construct is passed through the first and second
Mini TightRope ® CMC Technique The Mini TightRope technique provides a unique method for stabilization of the thumb metacarpal following trapezial resection or removal for the treatment of CMC arthritis.
The CMC Mini TightRope implant is a technology that allows surgeons to suspend the thumb metacarpal after partial or complete CMC resection. Dr. Yao presents the updated Mini TightRope Kit and discusses pearls and postoperative protocol of the procedure.
CMC Mini TightRope Kit Abbreviated Surgical Technique Steps–AR-8919DS Step Description 1 Drill from the base of the 1st metacarpal towards the proximal third of the 2nd metacarpal. 2 Position on the base of the 1st metacarpal should be just dorsal from the insertion of the APL.
• “The Mini TightRope is a good salvage or fallback option for stabilizing the base of the thumb metacarpal when the FCR is deficient or injured.” • “The Mini TightRope can augment an ECRL suspensionplasty when the FCR fails.” Suture button suspension following trapeziectomy in a cadaver model.
CMC Mini TightRope ® Fixation System The Mini TightRope fixation system provides a unique means to suspend the thumb metacarpal and can be used after trapezial resection or removal for treatment of CMC arthritis or thumb CMC instability, and in case of revision with proximal migration after failed tendon reconstruction.The Mini TightRope ...
Thumb CMC arthritis treated with an APL suspensionplasty in conjunction with InternalBrace™ ligament augmentation procedure supports and maintains the thumb and index metacarpals in the proper relationship, while allowing for capsular healing and hematoma and scar tissue formation in the trapezial space. The APL graft is combined with the