Osteoarthritis Thumb, Post-traumatic; Arthrosis
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to measure the position of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb during key-pinch, tripod-pinch and opposition-pinch in normal volunteers, to determine the optimal position of metacarpophalangeal joint arthrodesis.
Detailed description
The aim of the study is to measure the position of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of the thumb during key-pinch, tripod-pinch and opposition-pinch in normal volunteers, to determine the optimal position of metacarpophalangeal joint arthrodesis. The force will be measured in three positions (key-pinch, tripod-pinch and opposition-pinch). Also measured is the degree of flexion of the MCP joint of the thumb. The mobility of the MCP joint of the thumb in maximum flexion and extension will also be measured. A total of about 300 healthy volunteers will be examined, with no history of trauma or disease to tendons or joints of the thumbs and between the ages of 18 and 40. The sponsor of this study is Professor Nadine Hollevoet. Master students of medicine from the faculty of medicine and health sciences will be part of the research team.
Interventions
OTHERmeasurement of range of motion and strength
measurement of range of motion (goniometer) and strength (dynamometer) of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb
Sponsors
University Hospital, Ghent
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
measurement of the joint mobility and the force of the thumb
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* age between 18 and 40 years
Exclusion criteria
* (previous) pathology of the joints, ligaments or tendons of the thumb
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pinch strength of the thumb (in kilograms force) | 10 minutes | pinch strength of the thumb in key-pinch, opposition-pinch and tripod-pinch |
| the angle of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb (in degrees) | 10 minutes | the angle of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb (in degrees) during maximal force in the three pinch positions |
| range of motion of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb (in degrees) | 10 minutes | range of motion of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb (in degrees) measuring maximal flexion and maximal extension of the joint |
Countries
Belgium
Outcome results
None listed