Comment on: "Thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: Is there a role for denervation? A systematic review"

Abstract

We read with great interest the recent systematic review by Teo I. and Riley N. on denervation in thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis. Undoubtedly, denervation of the first carpometacarpal (CMC-1) joint does represent a promising surgical treatment alternative for patients suffering from persistent CMC-1-joint osteoarthritis. A surgical standard, however, has not yet been implemented, as technical approach and indication of this procedure still show great variances. In order to contribute to an evidence-based standardization of CMC-1-joint denervation, we would like to share our considerations, approaches and anatomical findings in this comment.

Keywords: CMC-1; carpometacarpal joint; denervation; osteoarthritis; thumb.