Trigger finger disease. Trigger finger
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Injection of methylprednisolone 40 mg into the joint capsule three times a week for one month, plus acupuncture with a 0.16 x 7 mm needle using the Ah-shi point met
Sponsors
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 70 years Trigger finger disease
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Rheumatoid arthritis disease Carpal tunnel syndrome Coagulation disorders or use of anticoagulants The presence of scars at the place of acupuncture
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Average pain intensity. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one month later. Method of measurement: Using Visual Analog Scale (VAS).;Average active range of motion of the affected finger joint. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one month later. Method of measurement: Using a goniometer.;Average disease score. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one month later. Method of measurement: Based on the trigger finger scoring table. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMilad Spehri
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed