Thumb arthritis surgery showdown: which procedure offers better pain relief?
NCT ID NCT07583628
First seen May 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study compares two types of surgery for thumb arthritis: a newer joint replacement and the standard procedure (trapeziectomy). Researchers followed 1000 adults aged 45 and older for one year after surgery. The goal was to see which surgery provides better pain relief and function, using patient-reported outcomes.
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