carpometacarp I osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: They will use the thumb spica orthosis, which is a neoprene thumb strap to keep the thumb stable and limit its movements, for 3 months. Intervention 2: Intervention
Sponsors
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Stage 2 and above of arthrosis of the first carpometacarpal joint Age >30 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diagnosis of neuromuscular and inflammatory disease comorbidity The presence of neurological and neuromuscular skeletal diseases comorbidity Presence of inflammatory joint diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wrist function. Timepoint: Before using orthosis and 3 months after use. Method of measurement: Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire.;Wrist pain. Timepoint: Before using orthosis and 3 months after use. Method of measurement: With Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Use of analgesic during the last week. Timepoint: At the end of the third month of rehabilitation. Method of measurement: Asking the patient. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAbbas Moradi
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed