Implant: Instead of a tendon graft, an implant is inserted to replace or support the trapezium. There are three types of grafts that can be done: CMC arthroplasty typically takes 30 to 60 minutes ...

A major slip of the abductor pollicis longus tendon was used as a sling, with the underlying flexor carpi radialis tendon as stabilizer. Palmaris longus tendon, when present (42 cases), and ...