Thumb carpometacarpal arthritis
Conditions
Interventions
In addition to regular rehabilitation, we provide instruction on thenar muscle training exercises, including opponens pollicis training.
Sponsors
Institute of Science Tokyo
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Thumh CMC osteoarthrits group: Those diagnosed with CM joint arthropathy of the thumb. Those diagnosed with the above disease by an orthopedic specialist based on medical history, physical findings, and imaging tests (plain X-rays). Those aged 20 years or older at the time of consent. Those who have given written consent to participate in this study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Thumh CMC osteoarthrits group: Those with a history of trauma to the upper limbs or cervical spine. Those with rheumatoid arthritis or other collagen diseases. Those with a history of treatment for malignant tumors or other conditions affecting the upper limbs, shoulder girdle, or neck. Those with neurological paralysis due to cerebrovascular disease or other conditions. Those who have already received treatment at another hospital. Those deemed inappropriate by the principal investigator or co-investigator
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient-rated questionnaire (Michigan Hand Outcome Questionnaire) scores | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity measured by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score, Patient Global Assessment, Treatment satisfaction, Joint range of motion (ROM), Grip strength, Pinch strength, Pain location, Nail Tip Angle of Thumb-Ring Finger Opposition, Thumb pronation angle, Surface electromyography amplitude ratio | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTomoyuki Kuroiwa
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Institute of Science Tokyo Department of Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery
Outcome results
None listed