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Swanson vs Sutter prostheses for metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty
October 2015
Swanson vs Sutter prostheses for metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Is Swanson prosthesis better than Sutter prosthesis for metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty? A meta-analysis
J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2015 Feb;49(1):45-51.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Six randomized controlled trials (143 patients) were included in this review which compared Sutter and Swanson metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty prostheses, with 5 of the studies also being used in the meta-analysis. Range of motion, incidence of prosthesis fracture, recurrence of ulnar drift, and grip strength were among the outcomes measured for up to 5 years. Pooled results indicated that ...
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