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Arthroscopic Partial Trapezictomy With Hematoma Distraction in Basal Thumb Arthritis

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Orthopedic Disorder
Interventions
Procedure: wrist arthroscopy
Registration Number
NCT05746091
Lead Sponsor
Al-Azhar University
Brief Summary

The basal joint, also referred to as the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, of the thumb is one of the joints most commonly affected by arthritis. CMC joint arthritis can lead to decreased grip and pinch strength and impairment of activities of daily living

Detailed Description

The thumb CMC joint has been reported as the most painful joint when compared to other hand joints affected by OA. It is therefore no surprise that this is a common chief complaint of patients and has a significant effect on work and life satisfaction Patients often present with complaints of pain localized to the base of the thumb that is exacerbated when performing tasks such as opening a jar, turning a car key, and turning door Knob, this pain may be reproduced by resisted pinch and grip .

On physical examination, patients will have point tenderness at the thumb basal joint with swelling and crepitus when the basal joint is compressed - a positive grind test and a positive "hump" sign from dorsal CMC dislocation subluxation .

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age: adult patient > 20years.
  • Gender: Males & Females.
  • Symptomtic patient.
  • Failed conservative treatment of 6 months duration
  • Eaton stage II, III and IV of base thumb arthritis
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient presenting with flexor carpi radialis rupture
  • Previous Zancolli arthroplasty
  • Associated comorbidity as: RA,DM with joint destruction
  • Infection
  • Poor Skin Condition
  • Active Pateint With High Joint Demand

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Arthroscopic partial Trapezictomy With Hematoma Distractionwrist arthroscopy-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
DASH score1 year

score for pinch grip

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Alazhar

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Assiut, Egypt

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