High-concentrated platelet-rich plasma (PRP) versus placebo in osteoarthritis in the thumb base: study protocol for an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background Osteoarthritis in the thumb base (trapeziometacarpal joint, CMC-1 joint) is prevalent, particularly among middle-aged and elderly women, causing significant disability. Conservative treatments, including steroid injections, have been questioned for their efficacy, prompting explo...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-11-01
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08636-2 |