palmar and lateral pinch strengths, as well as functional and pain scores, in patients with De Quervain'
Conditions
Interventions
The first group received treatment using thumb spica splints crafted from latex rubber, while the second group was treated with conventional thumb spica splint. Follow up for 2 and 6 weeks
Experimental Device
Thumb spica splint
Sponsors
Srinakarinwirot university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with De Quervains tenosynovitis, both male and female, aged 18-65 years were selected based on their medical history and physical examination. They presented with wrist pain on the radial side, tenderness over the radial styloid process, and a positive Finkelstein test (where the patient makes a fist with the thumb inside and then bends the wrist forward, resulting in pain). Additionally, the assessment of nerves and blood vessels was normal, as evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who refused to participate in the study. 2. History of other hand-related conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. 3. History of receiving corticosteroid injections. 4. Patients with dermatological conditions. 5. Latex products allergy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pinch strengths 2 and 6 weeks after intervention Hydraulic pressure guage | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain and hand function 2 and 6 weeks after intervention Visual analog scale and DASH scores | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactThitinut Dilokhuttakarn
Principal
Outcome results
None listed