Thumb Joint Arthritis: Comparing Surgical Repair Options
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This research study compares two surgical approaches for thumb arthritis—one using an implant and one without—to understand how the joint moves and functions after surgery. It helps doctors understand which approach may work better for your thumb.
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Who can take part
- You have arthritis in the thumb joint at the base of your hand (called the CMC joint)
- You are between 50 and 88 years old
- Your thumb arthritis is at moderate to severe stage (stages II, III, or IV on X-rays)
- You have symptoms from the arthritis (pain, weakness, or difficulty with grip)
- You have not had previous surgery, fracture, or serious injury to this thumb or hand
- You do not have rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or connective tissue diseases
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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