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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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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| neoprene CMC orthosis | Experimental | We will prescribe a neopren CMC orthosis for patients in Group 1 and a thermoplastic CMC orthosis for patients in Group 2 |
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| thermoplastic CMC orthosis | Experimental | We will prescribe a neoprene CMC orthosis for patients in Group 1 and a thermoplastic CMC orthosis for patients in Group 2 |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| orthosis | Other | Group 1: neoprebe CMC orthosis Group2: thermoplastic CMC orthosis |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| AUSCAN (Australian Canadian Oateoarthritis Hand Index) | This scale is used to assess of pain, disability and stiffness. Change is being assesed. Total score is ranged between 0-90. | before the treatment, end of the sixth week |
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| ID | Term |
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| D009989 | Orthotic Devices |
| ID | Term |
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| D009983 | Orthopedic Equipment |
| D013523 | Surgical Equipment |
| D004864 | Equipment and Supplies |
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Randomized controlled prospective trial
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