De Quervain tenosynovitis De Quervain tenosynovitis
Conditions
Interventions
High intensity laser therapy combine thumb spica splint and exercise,Sham high intensity laser therapy combine thumb spica splint and exercise
HILT + Splint + Exercise,Sham HILT + Splint + Exercise
Sponsors
Ratchadapiseksompotch Fund, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of de Quervain tenosynovitis Unilateral affected side Moderate to severe pain Age > 18 years old Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous treatment in these timeframes 1.1)Anti-inflammatory medication in 4 weeks 1.2)Physical modalities in 4 weeks 1.3)Corticosteroid injection in 6 months. 2. A History of other wrist/distal forearm disorders. 3. Skin disease at wrist. 4. History of surgery or trauma or deformities of the affected limb. 5. Neurological disease (e.g. C-radiculopathy, peripheral nerve entrapment). 6. Systemic infection or rheumatologic disease. 7. Contraindication of HILT (e.g., Pregnancy/Tumor, /Epilepsy etc.).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain before, after treatment and 3weeks after treatment Visual analogue scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Grip power before, after treatment and 3weeks after treatment Grip strength | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactTanach Chongkriengkrai
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed