Autologous Intraarticular Micro-Fragmented Adipose Transfer

Are you eligible to participate in this study?

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    Basal Joint Arthritis
  • Age: Between 18 years - 90 years
  • Gender: Male or Female
  • Other Inclusion Criteria:
    1. Eaton-Glickel stage 2-3 thumb CMC arthritis [for CMC arthritis patients]
    2. Lateral or medial epicondylitis [for epicondylitis patients]
    3. Failed conservative treatment (i.e. hand therapy, pain medications, splinting)
    4. Able to provide informed consent

You may not be eligible for this study if the following are true:

    1. Inflammatory or posttraumatic arthritis
    2. Prior thumb base trauma or surgery [for CMC arthritis patients]
    3. Prior surgery for lateral or medial epicondylitis [for epicondylitis patients]
    4. Evidence of skin infection or soft tissue loss at the injection site or adipose harvest site
    5. Active local or systemic malignancy
    6. Known allergy to any study drug
    7. Pregnant or breastfeeding



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