Pyrocardan Implant Arthroplasty for Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis of the Thumb: A Comparative Study with a Historical Control Group

Conclusions In conclusion, the Pyrocardan implant is a viable option in the treatment of CMC-1 osteoarthritis but with a significant revision rate. When comparing the Pyrocardan implant to a historical control group, we failed to find any differences in patient-reported outcomes. Level of Evidence IV – case series. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: Journal of Wrist Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research