Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Age
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Unable to attend follow-up appointments - Inflammatory or rheumatoid arthritis present or in history - >30% joint subluxation - Involvement of STT joint - Surgical treatment of the CMC joint in the past - Use of immunosuppressive or chemotherapeutic drugs - Hypermobility syndrome - Syndromatic diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter is the PROMIS PF UE SF score at 12 months in both groups (6 versus 8 weeks of distraction). The PROMIS PF UE SF is a 16-item questionnaire with *T-Scores*. Average T-score among the general population is 50 points, with a standard deviation of 11 points. Higher scores indicate a better physical upper extremity function. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Second study parameters at 12 months: - MHQ scores: a validated questionnaire with scores from 0 - 100 with scores of 100 representing perfect physical function of the hand. - VAS scores for pain, satisfaction, function, and stiffness: with scores from 0 representing *no pain at all* or *fully satisfied* or *optimal function* to 100 *worst pain possible* or *not at all satisfied* or *worst possible function*. - Range of Motion: measured with Kapandji (score 0-9) and pollexograph (degrees) - Strength measures: grip, key, and tip strength (in kg) - Joint space on X-ray examination (in mm) - Dutch Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2): 2-item questionnaire with scores from *0* representing *lowest level of depression* to *6* *highest level of depression*. -Dutch Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS-4): 4-item questionnaire rated on a 5-point Likert scale with scores ranging from *0* *no catastrophic thinking* to *16* *worst possible catastrophic thinking*. - Treating surgeon - Patient characteristics: gender, age, work status, marital status, level of education, years of CMC1 related symptoms. | — |
Countries
Netherlands