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Avances en Odontoestomatología
On-line version ISSN 2340-3152Print version ISSN 0213-1285
Abstract
LOPEZ-CARRICHES, C et al. Thumb rhizarthrosis in dentists: prevention and treatment. Av Odontoestomatol [online]. 2022, vol.38, n.1, pp.2-7. Epub Mar 28, 2022. ISSN 2340-3152. https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s0213-12852022000100002.
Trapeziometacarpal rhizarthrosis can affect the work of dentists and it is important its knowledge for prevention and treatment.
Material and Methods:
The following electronic databases have been searched: Pubmed Medline and the Cochrane Library Plus. Articles published in Spanish and English about prevention and treatment of thumb rhizarthrosis.
Results and discussion:
A series of measures are proposed to stop rhizarthrosis and improve quality of life. There is a conservative treatment and a surgical treatment.
Conclusions:
The repetitive movements and in many cases using force that dentists perform can lead to rhizarthrosis, especially in women.
Keywords : thumb; osteoarthritis; trapeziometacarpal joint; occupational therapy; exercise; arthroplasty; replacement; dentistry.
