Total arthroplasty with Ivory ® prosthesis versus resection–suspension arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study on 82 carpometacarpal-I osteoarthritis patients over 4 years

ConclusionAs the high complication rate is compensated by a better functional outcome (enhanced range of motion and strength), we believe that prosthesis implantation can be a reasonable treatment option for carpometacarpal-I osteoarthritis in a particular patient group.Level of Evidence IIIl: Retrospective cohort study.
Source: European Journal of Medical Research - Category: Research Source Type: research