The Effects of Two Different Orthosis on Pain, Hand Strength and Function in Patients With Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis Thumb
- Interventions
- Other: orthosis
- Registration Number
- NCT03327480
- Lead Sponsor
- Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital
- Brief Summary
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
- Detailed Description
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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description thermoplastic CMC orthosis orthosis We will prescribe a neoprene CMC orthosis for patients in Group 1 and a thermoplastic CMC orthosis for patients in Group 2 neoprene CMC orthosis orthosis We will prescribe a neopren CMC orthosis for patients in Group 1 and a thermoplastic CMC orthosis for patients in Group 2
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method AUSCAN (Australian Canadian Oateoarthritis Hand Index) before the treatment, end of the sixth week This scale is used to assess of pain, disability and stiffness. Change is being assesed. Total score is ranged between 0-90.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method