Scaphotrapezial trapezoidal degenerative arthritis as an isolated entity or as a preponderant part of a pantrapezial degenerative process was seen in 49 hands of 34 patients.Pain and weakness were the primary complaints.eceived 14 April 1977, Revised 17 August 1977, Available online 21 June 2013. Scaphotrapezial trapezoidal degenerative arthritis as an isolated entity or as a preponderant part of a pantrapezial degenerative process was seen in 49 hands of 34 patients. Pain and weakness were the primary complaints.