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Transdermal steroid delivery not effective in trapeziometacarpal joint arthritis
July 2013
Transdermal steroid delivery not effective in trapeziometacarpal joint arthritis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Evaluation of transdermal steroids for trapeziometacarpal arthritis
J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Jun;35(6):921-7. Epub 2010 May 10Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
62 consecutive patients presented with 82 arthritic trapeziometacarpal joints with joint pain of at least 1 month duration and positive findings for at least one of 2 physician-delivered provocative tests to the passive hand: grind test (simultaneous axial compression and rotation of thumb) or localized tenderness at TMC joint, were randomized to be administered steroid or placebo intradermally vi...
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