Efficacy and Safety of Different Trapezium Implants for Trapeziometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: The trapeziometacarpal joint (TMCJ) is the most common hand joint affected by osteoarthritis (OA), and trapezium implant arthroplasty is a potential treatment for recalcitrant OA. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of various trapezium implants as an interventional option for TMCJ OA. Methods: Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Cochrane library databases were searched for relevant studies up to May 28, 2022. Preferred Reported Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines were adhered to, and the protocol was registered in PROSPERO. The methodological quality was assessed by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute tools for observational studies and the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Subgroup analyses were pe

SUBMITTER: Seth I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11612267 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature