Example of custom orthosis for wrist and thumb following an LRTI procedure To locate a hand therapist in your area, visit the American Society of Hand Therapists at www.asht.org or call 856-380-6856.

What is LRTI? LRTI (ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition) is a surgical procedure that is most commonly conducted to treat thumb CMC (carpometacarpal) arthritis where the damaged joint …

In use for more than 40 years, LRTI is the most commonly performed surgery for thumb arthritis. The damaged joint surfaces are removed and replaced with a cushion of tissue that keeps the bones …

Nov 27, 2018 · LRTI surgery removes a small bone (trapezium) at the base of the thumb, and rearranges a nearby tendon to serve as a cushion for the arthritic thumb joint. A portion of the …

Oct 6, 2025 · Trapeziectomy is a surgery that removes a bone in the wrist to help ease thumb arthritis pain. Full recovery after a trapeziectomy can take anywhere from 12 weeks to up to 6 months. It's …

Ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI) surgery is a surgical procedure commonly used to treat arthritis in the thumb joint. If you are experiencing pain, swelling, and decreased mobility in …

Ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI) is an effective surgical procedure performed on patients suffering from the effects of basilar joint arthritis, or arthritis of the thumb that is non …

Phase 1 Precautions: Maintain postoperative splint for 10-14 days after surgery. Avoid lifting, pushing, pulling or forceful gripping with the surgical arm. Balance relative rest for recovery with appropriate …

Refined and proven over decades, LRTI remains one of the most effective and widely used procedures for lasting relief when conservative treatments are no longer enough. This technique is often referred …

ligament reconstruction-tendon interposition (LRTI) remains one of the most common procedures performed to restore pain-free mobility of the thumb. The CMC Ligament Reconstruction Kit provides …