Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Key Takeaways Trapeziectomy is a surgery that removes a bone in the wrist to help ease thumb arthritis pain. Full recovery after a trapeziectomy can ...

Objectives: Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a frequent injury of the hand. When untreated, this injury may lead to decreased pinch strength, pain, instability, and osteoarthritis.