scholarly journals Reliability of Pinch Strength Testing in Elderly Subjects with Unilateral Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 993-995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge H. Villafañe ◽  
Kristin Valdes
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Strength Testing ◽  
Thumb Carpometacarpal ◽  
Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

scholarly journals Widespread Pressure Pain Hypersensitivity in Elderly Subjects with Unilateral Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

Hand ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 422-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Chiarotto ◽  
Cesar Fernandez-de-las-Peñas ◽  
Matteo Castaldo ◽  
Stefano Negrini ◽  
Jorge Hugo Villafañe
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Pressure Pain ◽  
Pain Hypersensitivity ◽  
Thumb Carpometacarpal ◽  
Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

scholarly journals Weaker Functional Pinch Strength Is Associated With Early Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

2015 ◽  
Vol 474 (2) ◽  
pp. 557-561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas J. McQuillan ◽  
Deborah Kenney ◽  
Joseph J. Crisco ◽  
Arnold-Peter Weiss ◽  
Amy L. Ladd
Keyword(s):  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Thumb Carpometacarpal ◽  
Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

scholarly journals Comparison of arthrodesis and arthroplasty of Chinese thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianfeng Li ◽  
Dacun Li ◽  
Guanglei Tian ◽  
Wentong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Dash Score ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Thumb Carpometacarpal ◽  
Tendon Interposition ◽  
Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

Abstract Background The thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis is very common. Multiple methods are used to treat progressive thumb CMC osteoarthritis, among which trapeziometacarpal arthrodesis and trapezial excision with ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI) are the most common. These two surgical treatment methods have received mixed reviews in previous studies in the west patients. This retrospective study studied the effects, advantages, and disadvantages of arthrodesis and arthroplasty for treating thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis in Chinese patients. Methods Between February 2012 and September 2017, 39 Chinese patients with stage II or III thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis underwent surgery (trapeziometacarpal arthrodesis in 22, trapezial excision with ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition in 17). Postoperative objective and subjective evaluations were performed. The objective evaluation involved grip strength, pinch strength, thumb abduction degree (palmar and radial), and Kapandji opposition scores. The subjective evaluation involved visual analog scale (VAS) and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores. Results Intergroup differences in pinch strength, thumb abduction degrees (palmar and radial), and Kapandji opposition scores were obvious, whereas those in grip strength, VAS score, and DASH score were not. Conclusion In Chinese patients, both techniques relieved pain and improve grip strength. Arthrodesis displayed better pinch strength, while arthroplasty displayed better motor function. Patients were satisfied with the effects of both techniques.

scholarly journals Reliability of Handgrip Strength Test in Elderly Subjects with Unilateral Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

Hand ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Hugo Villafañe ◽  
Kristin Valdes ◽  
Carla Vanti ◽  
Paolo Pillastrini ◽  
Alberto Borboni
Keyword(s):  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Strength Test ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Thumb Carpometacarpal ◽  
Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

scholarly journals FRI0635-HPR PATIENTS’ MOTIVATION AND GOALS FOR THUMB CARPOMETACARPAL OSTEOARTHRITIS SURGERY

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 921.2-922
Author(s):  
E. M. H. Gravås ◽  
I. Kjeken ◽  
R. Nossum ◽  
R. E. Mehl Eide ◽  
Å. Klokkeide ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pharmacological Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Activity Limitations ◽  
Hand Osteoarthritis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eular Recommendations ◽  
High Motivation ◽  
Thumb Carpometacarpal ◽  
Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

Background:Osteoarthritis (OA) in the thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) is a prevalent disease which may lead to structural damage, severe pain and functional limitations, but for which there is yet no cure. Evidence-based treatment recommendations state that all patients with hand OA should be offered patient education, hand exercises, and provision of assistive devices and orthoses. Pharmacological therapy is recommended as a symptom relieving supplement. The main indication for CMCJ surgery is pain and poor function, and such surgery should be considered only when other treatment has proven insufficient in relieving pain (1). Previous research has shown that high motivation is a significant predictor for deciding to undergo CMCJ surgery (2), but there is little knowledge regarding which factors that motivates patients for undergoing such surgery.Objectives:The objective of this study was to explore patient goals and motivation for surgery, and factors characterizing patients highly motivated for surgery.Methods:This cross-sectional study included 180 patients referred from their general practitioner for CMCJ surgical consultation. Goals for surgery were collected with an open-ended question and analysed by linking the content of each goal to domains in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health coding system. Motivation for surgery was rated with a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS, 0-10, 0=no motivation). Activity limitations was self-reported using the Measure of Activity Performance of the Hand (MAP-Hand, score 1 to 4, 1=no activity problems) and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (QuickDASH; score 0-100, 0=no disability). Factors that characterized patients highly motivated for surgery (NRS≥8) were explored with multivariate regression analyses.Results:Mean age of participants was 63 years (SD 7.6) and 142 (79%) were women. The most common goals for surgery were to reduce pain and improve arm and hand use. Fifty-six (31%) of the patients were characterized as highly motivated for surgery. High motivation for surgery was strongly associated with more activity limitations (MAP-Hand; (OR 4.00, p=0.008)), living alone (OR 3.18, p=0.007) and a young age (OR 0.94, p=0.002).Conclusion:Decisions on CMCJ OA surgery should be based on assessment and discussion of patients’ life situation, hand pain, activity limitations and motivation and goals for surgery. According to the EULAR recommendations, previously received conservative and pharmacological treatment should also be evaluated.References:[1] Kloppenburg, M., et al. (2018). “2018 update of the EULAR recommendations for the management of hand osteoarthritis.” Ann Rheum Dis. 0; 1-9[2] Gravas, E. M. H., et al. (2019). “Non-pharmacological treatment gap preceding surgical consultation in thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis - a cross-sectional study.” BMC Musculoskelet Disord 20(1): 180.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

A custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization: An orthosis that promotes function and improvement in patients with the first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monireh Ahmadi Bani ◽  
Mokhtar Arazpour ◽  
Stephen William Hutchins ◽  
Fereydoun Layeghi ◽  
Mahmood Bahramizadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Clinical Relevance ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Conservative Approach ◽  
Carpometacarpal Joint ◽  
Custom Made ◽  
First Carpometacarpal Joint ◽  
Thumb Carpometacarpal ◽  
Improved Function

Background and aim: Patients with mild to moderate first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis report pain, a reduction in pinch and grip strength and hand function. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of a custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization on pain, function, grip strength, and key pinch in these patients. Technique: A total of 11 volunteer patients participated in this study. All the above-mentioned parameters were evaluated at baseline and also 30, 60, and 90 days after using the splint. Discussion: A decrease in pain was observed after 30 days, and this continued to improve during treatment with the splint. After 90 days of using the splint, grip strength was improved. Function and pinch strength also increased significantly and was maintained during the study period compared to baseline. Clinical relevance A custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization may be a suitable conservative approach for the treatment of first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis.

Description and Clinical Assessment of the Bone Block Tendon Interposition Technique for the Management of Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (04) ◽  
pp. 515-519
Author(s):  
Diego F. Rincon Cardozo ◽  
Wynston J. Alvarez Martinez ◽  
Jhon F. Castañeda Lopez ◽  
Fredy A. Angarita Maldonado ◽  
Juliana A. Rojas Neira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Functional Results ◽  
Interference Screw ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Bone Block ◽  
Dash Score ◽  
Carpometacarpal Joint ◽  
Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint ◽  
Thumb Carpometacarpal ◽  
And Function

Background: Pellegrini’s surgical technique is the most useful for thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis. The purpose of this paper is to describe the technique of a modified version using a bone block in the tunnel through which the flexor carpi radialis tendon is passed (BBTI). Methods: Case series of patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint, in stage II or higher based on Eaton’s classification, that were intervened using the BBTI technique for a 2-year period. Grip and pinch strength, range of motion, and 1–2 metacarpal angle were evaluated. Pain and function were measured using the visual analogue scale and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scale. Results: The study included 16 cases in 14 patients (11 women and 3 men), with an average age of 55.7 ± 7.1 years. Encouraging results were obtained, with an average DASH score of 24.3 ± 17.9 and a minimum VAS pain score. A total of 58% showed a grip strength of over 80% and the postoperative movement was equivalent to the contralateral limb. No cases of infection were reported, and only two minor complications were observed. Conclusions: The BBTI technique is a surgical option that incorporates an interference screw, offering good functional results for managing osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint, with a similar complication rate to that of the original technique.

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