Base of thumb injections
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Arthritis of the base of the thumb
The purpose of this article is to outline the pathophysiology and epidemiology of arthritis of the base of the thumb. The usual presentation and diagnosis will be discussed along with the current conservative treatment options. Surgical treatment options are determined by the stage of the arthritis as well as the demands of the patient. The current standard surgical treatment options will be re...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0035-8843,1478-7083
DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2014.96.5.394