During a trapeziectomy, the trapezium bone is removed and the space is filled with a tendon graft or an implant made from silicone or metal. The trapezium is a nugget-shaped bone in the wrist ...
The procedure involves removing the trapezium, a small wrist bone that supports the thumb joint, and replacing it with a graft or implant. This helps relieve pain and restore hand function for ...
WHAT YOU NEED: A ruler, pens, scissors and paper. Image caption, STEP 1 - TRAPEZIUM x 2: On a rectangular piece of paper, use a ruler to draw two angled lines from the bottom corners to make a ...