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. 1999 Nov;31(6):383-8.
doi: 10.1055/s-1999-13526.

[Rib cartilage transplant in arthrosis of the thumb basal joint]

[Article in German]
M Nicoloff  1 , H Dittmer
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[Rib cartilage transplant in arthrosis of the thumb basal joint]

[Article in German]
M Nicoloff et al. Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir. 1999 Nov.

Abstract

The method and the results of costal cartilage replacement for the trapezium are described. The idea was to find an alternative method for trapezium implant arthroplasty. From 1995, 47 patients were treated by this technique, 42 patients could be examined. There were good results in function and no case of shortening of the thumb. Except of two, all patients were satisfied.

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