Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis and Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Following Thumb Opposition Reconstruction
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention in this study consists of performing standardized pinching tasks designed for research purposes. Participants perform the pinching tasks in a seated position under predefined force co
Sponsors
Niigata University of Health and Welfare
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants who meet one of the following criteria and provide written informed consent: Individuals diagnosed with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis by a physician. Individuals who have undergone thumb opposition reconstruction for carpal tunnel syndrome and are in a stable postoperative condition. Healthy individuals without apparent upper limb functional impairment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants meeting any of the following criteria will be excluded: Individuals with severe pain, inflammation, or acute injury of the upper limb that interferes with performing pinching tasks. Individuals with upper limb disorders other than thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, severe osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy). Individuals with a history of stroke, neuromuscular disease, or central nervous system disorders. Individuals deemed inappropriate for participation by the investigators.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean biomechanical components (forces and torques) during pinching tasks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Normalized integrated electromyographic activity (NIEMG) of target muscles recorded during pinching tasks | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactHirokatsu Iseki
Niigata University of Health and Welfare Depertment of Occupational Therapy
Outcome results
None listed