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Three successful treatments for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis
August 2013
Three successful treatments for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Five- to 18-year follow-up for treatment of trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis: a prospective comparison of excision, tendon interposition, and ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition
J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Mar;37(3):411-7. Epub 2012 Feb 3Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
174 thumbs suffering from trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis were randomized to assess the efficacy of two different ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition methods, in comparison to trapezoid excision alone. Results at a minimum of 5 year follow-up demonstrated no differences in reported pain, function, range of motion and complications between the three groups.
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