This is a prospective study tracking the outcomes of patients who undergo either of two treatments for thumb carpo-metacarpal joint arthritis: trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction (LRTI) or denervation.
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Change in Hand Function
Timeframe: Through study completion at 2 years. Measurements will be performed prior to surgery, at 3 months, 6, months, 12 months, and 2 years.
Change in grip and lateral pinch strength
Timeframe: Through study completion at 2 years. Measurements will be performed prior to surgery, at 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 2 years.
Change in pain level
Timeframe: Through study completion at 2 years. Measurements will be performed prior to surgery, at 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 2 years.
narcotic pain medication usage
Timeframe: Up to 3 months.