Thumb base joint replacement for arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgery that replaces the joint at the base of the thumb to treat arthritis pain. It may help if you have thumb arthritis that hasn't improved with nonsurgical treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and covered by French social security.
- You have arthritis in the joint at the base of your thumb (and possibly the nearby wrist bone).
- You have tried at least 6 months of nonsurgical treatments (like a splint or injections) but still have pain and trouble using your hand.
- You have not had surgery on your thumb before.
- You do not have an inflammatory condition like rheumatoid arthritis or an active infection in your arm.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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