The Effects of Two Different Orthosis on Pain, Hand Strength and Function in Patients With Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital60 enrolled

Overview

The investigators aimed to assess the effects of two different hand orthosis on hand functioning, pain, disability and quality of life in patients with thumb osteoarthritis

The investigators will randomized 60 patients with stage 1 or 2 thumb osteoarthritis in two groups. The investigators will prescribe a neoprene CMC orthosis for patients in Group 1 and a thermoplastic CMC orthosis for patients in Group 2. The investigators will recommend these orthosis for six weeks. They will assess pain and disability before and after the treatment.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Osteoarthritis Thumb

Interventions

orthosisOTHER

Group 1: neoprebe CMC orthosis Group2: thermoplastic CMC orthosis

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 70 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Being aged between 18 and 70 * Grade 1 or 2 thumb osteoarthritis Exclusion Criteria: * The other hand disorders such as fracture and carpal tunnel syndrome * Previous hand surgery

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

AUSCAN (Australian Canadian Oateoarthritis Hand Index)

This scale is used to assess of pain, disability and stiffness. Change is being assesed. Total score is ranged between 0-90.

Time frame: before the treatment, end of the sixth week

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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