Successful trials with Artimplant's spacer presented in Malmö
SUCCESSFUL TRIALS WITH ARTIMPLANT'S SPACER PRESENTED IN MALMÖ Patients with arthrosis in the basal joint of the thumb who are treated using a new surgical method with an implant (spacer) from Artimplant increase their gripping strength and feel less pain compared to patients who are treated using traditional methods. This is shown in a pilot study with 6-12 months of follow-up. The study is being presented at a hand surgery congress in Malmö today. Arthrosis in the basal joint of the thumb - carpometacarpale I (CMC-I) arthrosis - is the most common type of degeneration in the hand affecting