Validation of MRI imaging of CMC1 osteoarthritis using histological characterization of involved tissues
Recruiting
- Conditions
- osteoarthritiswear-and-tear of joints10043237
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 20
Inclusion Criteria
CMC1 osteoarthritis patients scheduled for trapezectomy or joint replacement at the Erasmus MC.
Exclusion Criteria
Patients will be excluded if they have any contra indications for MRI scanning, such as the presence of a pacemaker, metals in their body or pregnancy.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational invasive
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Index test: MRI<br /><br>Reference test: histological characterization of bone, cartilage and synovial<br /><br>tissue</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>A number of characteristics thumb functioning such as strength, range of<br /><br>motion, coordination and the ability to perform daily life task with the hand. </p><br>