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Purpose: To evaluate the surgical use of meniscal allograft tissue as a spacer and stabilizer of the trapeziometacarpal (TM) joint in the thumb.
Summary:
Take Away: The results of this technique are comparable to other available surgical techniques. Using a meniscus for the surgical management of stage II or III TM joint arthritis should be considered a viable option.
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Authors: Paul S. Shapiro, Edward Diao, Lynn M. Givens
Published: "Meniscal Allograft Arthroplasty For The Treatment Of Trapeziometacarpal Arthritis Of The Thumb". Hand. 2015 Sep; 10(3): 407–416.