Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthroplasty is a surgery used to treat thumb arthritis ...

Angular laxity and end-range stiffness were not related to instability symptoms (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Conceivably, a stiffer passive system may contribute toward greater joint stability during ...

The provision of adequate resistance to motion (i.e. mechanical stiffness), is an important component of mechanical joint stability and is contingent upon both passive (e.g. ligaments) and active ...