Cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of the ball-and-socket trapeziometacarpal prosthesis compared to trapeziectomy and ligament reconstruction: study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial
Abstract Background Trapeziometacarpal (TMC) osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and weakness during thumb pinch leading to disability. There is no consensus about the best surgical treatment in unresponsive cases. The treatment is associated with costs and the recovery may take up to 1 ye...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Trials |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08057-1 |