Suspension arthroplasty versus interposition arthroplasty in the treatment of trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis: a clinical and magnetic resonance imaging study

ConclusionsSuspension arthroplasty seems to guarantee better outcomes in terms of pain reduction, clinical score and recovery of grip strength. Moreover, it seem to be associated with better results at MRI like absence of I ray decalage and minor scaphoid subchondral oedema at final follow-up.

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Source: International Orthopaedics - January 10, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research