The Effect of Intra-Articular Injections of Hyaluronic Acid for the Treatment of Trapezio-Metacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis
Francesco Agostini,
Elena Bressanin,
Alessandro de Sire
et al.
Abstract:Background: Osteoarthritis of the basal thumb joint is a debilitating disease with a high prevalence. Among pharmacological treatments, intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid have been clinically applied. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid for the treatment of trapezio-metacarpal joint osteoarthritis (TMOA), over a one-year period. Methods: Patients with TMOA were enrolled and treated with five consecutive intra-articular injecti… Show more
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