OSTEOARTHRITIS SCAPHOTRAPEZIAL TRAPEZOID (STT JOINT)
Scaphotrapezial trapezoidal (STT) osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disease of the wrist, specifically at the site of articulation among the scaphoid, trapezium, and trapezoid. …
Evaluation and Management of Scaphoid-Trapezium-Trapezoid ...
Initial conservative treatments for STT arthritis include splinting, bracing, activity modification, anti-inflammatory medication, and steroid injections for pain relief.
Treatment of Scaphotrapezio-Trapezoid Arthritis - Hand Clinics
Feb 6, 2009 · Arthritis of the scaphotrapeziotrapezoid (STT) joint presents with deep thenar eminence and thumb basilar pain and is often coexistent with carpometacarpal arthritis of the thumb. Conservative treatment includes splinting and corticosteroid injections.
Scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal arthritis - Radiopaedia.org
Jul 31, 2024 · Scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal (STT) or triscaphe joint arthritis is common, occurring on ~9% (range 2-16%) of wrist radiographs 3,4. It is typically degenerative (i.e. osteoarthritis) affecting the triscaphe articulation and presents with radial-sided wrist or base of thumb pain in patients over 50 years 1,2,4.
Evaluation and Management of Scaphoid-Trapezium-Trapezoid ...
Aug 5, 2019 · Degenerative arthritis at the articulation of the scaphoid, trapezium, and trapezoid (STT or triscaphe joint) is a relatively common degenerative disease of the wrist and often is an incidental finding on radiographs.
Degenerative arthritis at the articulation of the scaphoid, trapezium, and trapezoid (STT or triscaphe joint) is a relatively common degenerative disease of the wrist; isolated STT arthritis …
Although less common than these, scaphotrapezium-trapezoidal (STT) osteoarthritis (OA) may also be associated with the development of a DISI deformity. The clinical implications of this form of carpal instability in cases of STT arthritis are still unknown.
Scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal (STT) Arthritis - Musculoskeletal Key
Jan 26, 2019 · Arthritic changes at the scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal (STT) joint represent a subset of the bony pathology that can involve any of the intercarpal articulations and must be discussed with consideration given to overall carpal alignment and stability.
Techniques for Injection of the Scaphotrapezium-Trapezoid ...
Scaphotrapezium-trapezoid (STT) joint arthritis is one of the most common forms of wrist arthritis. Conservative management often involves corticosteroid injection. Despite this, there is a scarcity of literature on palpation-guided injection techniques for the STT joint.
Scaphotrapezium-trapezoid arthrodesis is the most common surgical treatment for STT arthrosis, but its appeal is limited by complications. 1–12 Excision of the