Proximal ROw carpectOmy versus four-corner Fusion (PROOF-trial) for osteoarthritis of the wrist: study protocol for multi-institutional double-blinded randomized controlled trial

Proximal ROw carpectOmy versus four-corner Fusion (PROOF-trial) for osteoarthritis of the wrist: study protocol for multi-institutional double-blinded randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) and scaphoid non-union advanced collapse (SNAC) are common types of wrist osteoarthritis (OA). Non-operative treatment consists of pain medication, splinting, and avoiding activities that induce pain. However, in case a course of conservative...

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Main Authors: Mikko Alanen, Susanna Stjernberg-Salmela, Eero Waris, Teemu Karjalainen, Jouko Miettunen, Jorma Ryhänen, Samuli Aspinen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Arthrodesis
Arthroplasty
Osteoarthritis
Randomized controlled trial
Wrist injuries
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07544-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07544-1

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