Learn About Rhizarthrosis
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Tidewater Orthopaedic Associates Inc.
Robert Campolattaro is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Campolattaro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Campolattaro is currently accepting new patients.
Orthomidwest, PLLC
Brian Bear is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Bear is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Tenosynovitis, and Trapeziectomy. Dr. Bear is currently accepting new patients.
Osf Multi-Specialty Group
Kenneth Korcek is an Orthopedics provider in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Korcek is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Tennis Elbow, and Trapeziectomy. Dr. Korcek is currently accepting new patients.
Summary: It is a randomized, prospective, single-blind study of two treatment techniques for rhizarthrosis. The patients are divided into two groups: one in which a Maia trapeziometacarpal prosthesis is implanted, and the other in which the standard technique of trapeziectomy and tenosuspension plasty is performed according to the Burton-Pellegrini technique.The follow-up of the patients is one year, and f...
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