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was 85% ( 27 ). Surgical technique A standardized and meticulous surgical technique is essential to achieve a good outcome. The surgical goal of thumb CMC TJA is double. First, the implant components should be well-positioned and solidly fixed
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application of the sutures fibrin glue is usually applied (shown in Fig. 3 ). Illustrations performed by Peregrin Frost. Before the nerve ends are prepared, a proper skin incision, preserving any flaps, is done making it easy to close the wound with