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Usefulness of custom-made orthoses with 3D scanning and printing for the conservative treatment of rhizarthrosis

Background: Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis (rhizarthrosis) is often managed with orthopedic orthoses that are prefabricated in various sizes and may be manipulated to be adapted to the patient’s anatomy. Advances in three-dimensional scanning and printing now allow fabrication...