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Trapeziectomy
This is an operation to remove the trapezium - the cube shaped bone in your wrist that is joined to the base of your thumb.
Common questions
What is a trapeziectomy?
This is an operation to remove the trapezium - the cube shaped bone in your wrist that is joined to the base of your thumb.
Why would I have a trapeziectomy?
You may have been recommended to have this surgery as you have pain or osteoarthritis in your thumb.
What happens during a trapeziectomy?
Your surgeon will make a cut on the back of your hand at the base of your thumb and remove the trapezium. Your surgeon may construct a ligament to connect the thumb to your wrist using a tendon that runs over the trapezium.
They will then close your skin with stitches and place a bandage or cast on your hand.
