The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of two splint designs in conservative management of trigger finger.
This study aims to analyse and compare the effectiveness of metacarpophalangeal joint blocking splint versus relative motion extension splint for trigger finger. This will help us find out which one of the two splint designs is more effective in the management of trigger finger, thus improving treatment outcomes for patients with trigger finger.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
30
Comparison of splints for trigger finger
Waikato Hospital
Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand
Green's classification for trigger finger
Green's classification is an objective outcome measure. The therapist grades the triggering by observing the finger when the patient makes a full fist. Grade I: Pain/history of catching Grade II: Demonstrable catching but can actively extend digit Grade III: Demonstrable locking, requiring passive extension Grade IV: Fixed flexion contracture Lowest score is I; highest score is IV
Time frame: 12 weeks
QuickDASH (Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand)
The QuickDASH is a patient rated questionnaire that rates patient's ability to perform certain tasks as well as severity of symptoms. The best score is 0 (no difficulty) and the lowest score is 100 (severe difficulty).
Time frame: 12 weeks
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