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NeuFlex vs. Swanson metacarpophalangeal implants in treatment of RA
July 2013
NeuFlex vs. Swanson metacarpophalangeal implants in treatment of RA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
NeuFlex and Swanson Metacarpophalangeal Implants for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Prospective Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Jan;35(1):44-51Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
33 patients (age range 39-80) presenting with rheumatoid arthritis affecting (40 hands) were randomized to be managed with metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP) replacement with either NeuFlex or Swanson MCP implants. Both implants resulted in clinically satisfactory improvement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis; however, the NeuFlex implant offered better range of motion and the Swanson implant was...
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