Abstract Introduction First carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) osteoarthritis contributes a significant burden of disease. Patients with unremitting disease, despite conservative measures, may be considered for surgical intervention. Evidence has not identified superior outcomes relating to any one particular technique. This study aims identify whether predisposition and preference towards an interve...

H.B.a. is a 24-years-old right-handed married Malay clerk. She was first seen in March 1982 complaining of recurrent attacks of spasm involving left side of limbs, body and face since early 1979. The attacks came 4 to 5 times per day and each episode lasted 5 to 10 seconds. Each attack started with current-like sensation in the left foot ascending to the trunk lasting a fraction of a second. Th...