Woodcasting Versus Thermoplast Splint in CMC Arthroplasty

Patient Satisfaction for Post-Operative Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty: Wood Casting Versus Thermoplastic Splint

This study is a prospective, randomized, nonblinded trial to evaluate patient preference in splints after having a carpometacarpal arthroplasty.

Patients undergoing carpometacarpal arthroplasty will be randomized into the woodcast or thermoplast splint after their surgery to see which is preferred using compliance and surveys.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients over the age of 18 years old.
• Intact Medical Decision Making
• Eligible for Surgical Intervention
• Willing to comply with all aspects of the treatment and evaluation schedule over 6 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant Women
• Deemed Unsuitable by Principal Investigator