The Effects of Hand Orthosis in Thumb Osteoarthritis
The Effects of Hand Orthosis in Thumb Osteoarthritis
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
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.
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