Comparing Relative Motion Splint and Metacarpophalangeal Joint Blocking Splint for Trigger Finger

National University of Malaysia36 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of relative motion splint and metacarpophalangeal joint blocking splints in terms of sign and symptoms, hand function, occupational performance, and perception of splint wearability (comfort and satisfaction) after six weeks of TF management.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Trigger Finger Stenosing Tenosynovitis

Interventions

Relative Motion SplintOTHER

Six weeks relative motion splint wear.

Metacarpophalangeal Joint Blocking SplintOTHER

Six weeks metacarpophalangeal joint blocking splint wear.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 21 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * single or multiple trigger finger * unilateral or bilateral trigger finger * neutral metacarpophalangeal joint position can be attained during passive isolated metacarpophalangeal joint extension of the affected finger Exclusion Criteria: * trigger thumb * steroid injection of the affected finger within last six months * A1 pulley release of the affected finger. * history of fracture, tendon injury, nerve injury, Dupuytren's contracture, and other soft tissue injuries of the affected finger or adjacent fingers.

Locations (1)

Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah

Temerluh, Pahang, Malaysia

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Stages of Stenosing Tenosynovitis (SST)

SST is a grading system that divides trigger finger into six stages. Stage 1 is normal; Stage 2 is uneven finger movement; Stage 3 is triggering or clicking or catching; Stage 4 is locking of finger in flexion or extension, which can be unlocked by active finger movement; Stage 5 is locking of finger in flexion or extension, which requires application of passive force to unlock; and Stage 6 is locked finger in flexion or extension