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Allograft versus FCR tendon autograft in CMC trapeziectomy and suspension-interposition arthroplasty
May 2018
Allograft versus FCR tendon autograft in CMC trapeziectomy and suspension-interposition arthroplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Trapeziectomy With Suspension-Interposition Arthroplasty for Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Use of Allograft Versus Flexor Carpi Radialis Tendon
J Hand Surg Am. 2017 Dec;42(12):978-986Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients with first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis were randomized to either the use of an allograft for suspension-interposition arthroplasty or to the use of a flexor carpi radialis tendon autograft. Patients were assessed for the primary outcome measure of the Michigan Hand Questionnaire over a 12-month follow-up. Results demonstrated no significant differences between groups from 6 we...
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