Osteoarthritis or joint cartilage wear
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women. 40 years of age or more. Symptomatic trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis. Eaton & Glickel stage 2 and 3.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: An operation for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis on the same hand in the past. Participation in RCT for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis with contralateral hand. Secondary trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis as result of trauma, reumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus or gout. Clinical signs of STT osteoarthritis (tenderness of STT joint on palpation). Symptomatic carpal tunnel syndrome on same hand. Symptomatic Quervain's tenosynovitis on same hand. Neurological or other disorders of the affected side that can influence postoperative rehabilitation. Insufficient knowledge of Dutch language.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Is there a difference is daily hand function between patients with a total joint arthroplasty and patients with a trapeziectomy after 1 year postoperatively, measured with the total score of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHOQ)? | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Is there a difference is daily hand function between patients with a total joint arthroplasty and patients with a trapeziectomy after 5 years postoperatively, measured with the total score of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHOQ)? - Is there a difference is daily hand function between patients with a total joint arthroplasty and patients with a trapeziectomy after 1 and 5 years postoperatively, measured with the different subscales (i.e. pain) of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHOQ)? - Is there a difference is daily hand function after 1 and 5 years postoperatively between patients with a total joint arthroplasty and patients with a trapeziectomy measured with the Disabilities of Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH)? - Is there a difference in grip strength between patients with a total joint arthroplasty and patients with a trapeziectomy after 1 and 5 years? - Is there a difference in mobility of the thumb between patients with a total joint arthroplasty and patients with a trapeziectomy after 1 and 5 years? - Is there a difference in postoeprative complications between patients with a total joint arthroplasty and patients with a trapeziectomy after 1 and 5 years? - Is there a difference in return to work between patients with a total joint arthroplasty and patients with a trapeziectomy after 1 and 5 years? | — |
Countries
Netherlands